Episode 225: Sonic Youth (Pt. 1)

This week we're discussing every album by Sonic Youth from 1982 - 1992. Made up of core members Thurston Moore, Kim Gordon, Lee Ranaldo, and Steve Shelley, Sonic Youth are easily one of the most influential, as well as one of the most eclectic rock bands of all time. This era of the band covers all of their early years, including the vast majority of their most beloved albums. Incidentally, they're also a band Alex and Mike can't agree on to save their lives.

Intro/Band Overview 00:00

Sonic Youth EP 16:36

Confusion Is Sex 20:22

Bad Moon Rising 36:32

EVOL 48:47

Sister 59:07

Daydream Nation 1:13:42

The Whitey Album 1:36:22

Goo 1:54:02

Dirty 2:11:26

Outro 2:28:45

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Mike's Picks:

Confusion Is Sex (1983) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite

Dirty (1992) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex's Picks:

Daydream Nation (1988) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite

Confusion Is Sex (1983) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode...

Sonic Youth EP (1982)

Confusion Is Sex (1983)

Bad Moon Rising (1985)

EVOL (1986)

Sister (1987)

Daydream Nation (1988)

The Whitey Album (1989)

Goo (1990)

Dirty (1992)