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Sonic Youth's fifth full-length release is regularly cited as their masterpiece, establishing the art-damaged quartet as part of the pantheon of 1980s American indie rock alongside R.E.M., the Replacements, and Husker Du. Originally released as a double album (remember those?), Daydream Nation is 70 minutes of punk, sprawl, and white noise. Not only is it nerve- wracking, otherworldly, and prone to clear the room of less-adventurous listeners, it's also frequently gorgeous and maybe even a little pop. Maybe. Featuring the anthemic "Teen Age Riot", a chugging, Velvet Underground-like masterpiece that practically predicts the alternative rock revolution that would ensue three years later, the Youth's last indie effort constantly challenges and amazes. --Neal Weiss
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Sprawling 1988 masterpiece - one of the most important indie rock albums ever! Features 'Teenage Riot' & 'Eric's Trip'.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I personally thought that this was an extremely accessible album, though a tad long. Songs such as Teenage Riot, Silver Rocket and Total Trash will enter your head and refuse to leave, while some of the Kim Gordon sung ones (the Sprawl) might take a few listens. Just buy it. It was the first Sonic Youth album i bought, and though it isn't really a typical one (since all of their albums are totally different) it is as good an introdction as any, one of the first they did with proper song structure. For less developed songs try Sister the album before this, for more song orientated noise, try Goo, their Geffin debut which came after it.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Originally released in 1988, before Sonic Youth had signed to Geffen, and they were still knee-deep in harsh noise-punk, "Daydream Nation" was, even then, seen as an incredible record, one that would net them a major label, and, nearly 20 years later, it hasn't lost any of its quality. Opener "Teenage Riot" is still full of rock 'n' roll swagger, and the furious "Silver Rokcet" packs a heavy punch. "The Sprawl", along with "Total Trash" shows the band's skill for jazz-like improvisation, and "'Cross The Breeze" showcases Kim Gordon's most intense vocal performance. "Candle" and "Kissability" are perfect pop songs, "Eric's Trip", "Hey Joni", and "Rain King" are bolstered along by Lee Ranaldo's almost story-telling delivery. Hell, even "Providence" (a piano solo, over-heating amp and answering machine messages) manages to excite. It all ends with "Trilogy", a 14-minute epic, that shows the band were never afraid to go all-out and aim to thrill. All this, along with a new disc of the entire album played live, makes it worthy to anyone - a big Sonic Youth fan; someone who's listened to the record maybe once before - maybe even 20 years ago; someone who only knows Sonic Youth by "Teenage Riot" or "Bull In The Heather"; or maybe someone who's only just heard of the band. This is still a revolutionary album, and deserves to be a part of your collection, if it already isn't.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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I put this on when I'm doing the washing up (you care?). It warms my toes with waves of rhythm from another room. every so often i go to catch a particular refrain, "Accross the Breeze" accelerating into a frenzy, say. By the time I've got back, the water's cold, grease skein on cup disaster, redo from start.
I'm easily captivated by rhythm, like "Sister Ray" this baby's got slabs of it, and it crescendos in and out of phase with my attention until mesmerically, I'm part of the mood, and feeling space age and dirty.
They may have made a true cyber-punk album, to blast the following Rage Against the Machine's into yesteryear.
So far from Happy, so close to joyful. The human condition.
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nice one! cheers. good condition and everything well in time.
gave the cd as a gift to a friend who was satisfied about the present.
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gave the cd as a gift to a friend who was satisfied about the present.
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Published 2 months ago by Jaunais
Great
It was a very good transition! the seller was speed and the cd was in perfect condition! satisfied a lot!
Published 7 months ago by Molosso
Total trash
This album is total trash. It's starts out at the top, but then just seems to spiral down into garbage. Read more
Published 11 months ago by A. RAMM
DELUXE EDITION - FTW!
I would recommend the deluxe version of this album - The live disc itself is previously unreleased. - Recorded in the usa 1988-1989-
It's a crystal clear recording that really... Read more
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Published 12 months ago by jman jr
It's good, but not their best.
Mention Sonic Youth and this album gets a name check. Yes, its a very good album, but probably the one I listen to the least because its so easy and accessible. Read more
Published 12 months ago by J. Tucker
Perfectly produced album
Sonic Youth set a new record as far as production goes. Their music, often distorted and dissonant, always feels velvety and incredibly soft. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Marco Colombo
In the top Two by 'the youth'
A double play C.D. so well worth the cash,from track one to last track..'Sonic Youth' at the pinnacle of their career..Buy this!! Top C.D.
Published on 16 May 2010 by Mr. Anthony Cox
ALWAYS GOOD!!!
I have some sonic's work, but'I hadn't had this one and decide to complete my collection!!! It's the early days but the work is fantastic!!! I recomend!
Published on 13 Sep 2009 by Frank Bozic Jr.
Sonic Youth's best
The great sound's of Goo married to the mad harshness of Experimental Jetset. The perfect follow up to Evol. Read more
Published on 22 July 2009 by Puffinsnotreal
Hyper Album!
Recently i have listened to alot of new music, especially alternative music such as the Smiths, Pixies, R.E.M, Muse, Radiohead. Read more
Published on 20 Oct 2008 by Scarhurzt
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