Smart bar is a sepiatoned snapshot of the excitement and unhinged freedom sonic youth operated in during those times. Stereogum one of sonic youths most beloved albums, 1987s sister incorporated the dissonance of their earlier releases into more traditional song structures. Introbrave men run in my family sonic youth smart bar. High quality sonic youth mp3 downloads from zdigital australia.
Sonic youth, whose skin basher steve shelly just recently parted ways with disappears, have revealed the news they promised was coming today that news is a new live album, recorded at chicagos smart bar in 1985. As for the impact of sonic youth besides the obvious its difficult to think of nirvana as a supporting act to sonic youth in this age where you can post the recordings of your band online and get instant recognition it may not seem like much. Kim gordon thurston moore lee ranaldo steve shelley mark ibold. But without sonic youth and bands like it and the whole d. We have a local selection of products that ship direct from rough trade nyc. Sonic youth smart bar chicago 1985 us pressing, 20, goofin records goo016. Skip to the main navigation skip to the main content skip to search skip to footer skip to the main content back to. Back in stock daydream nation was sonic youth s sixth fulllength, their first doublelp, and their last for an indie label before signing with geffen. Sonic youth is an american alternative rock band from new york city, formed in 1981. Founding members thurston moore, kim gordon and lee ranaldo remained together f.
Sister is the sonic manifestation of refracted light. Smart bar chicago 1985 landmark live album, recorded on fourtrack cassette. In august 1985 sonic youth were touring across the states following the release of their recently released lp bad moon rising. Jim orourke was a member of the band from 1999 to 2005. Sonic youth to release smart bar chicago 1985 archival. Sonic youthsmart bar chicago 1985anyacoustic sounds. Widely considered to be their watershed moment, the album catapulted them into the mainstream and proved that indie bands could enjoy wide commercial success without compromising their artistic vision. Sonic youth release smart bar chicago 1985 culture.
Sonic youth is an american alternative rock band formed in new york city in 1981. These days, any sign of life from sonic youth is welcome news even this selfreleased live album from the summer of 1985. Pioneers in noise rock who continued creating sophisticated, visceral music long after they became an altrock institution. Smart bar chicago 1985 is not going to change perceptions of either sonic youth or live albums. In august 1985 sonic youth were touring across the states following the. It features a live 4track recording of the bands performance at the smart bar in chicago, illinois, on august 11, 1985, during the tour in support of sonic youth s second studio album, bad moon rising 1985.
Sonic youthsmart bar chicago 1985vinyl recordacoustic. This show at chicagos smart bar was recorded on 4track cassette and consists of live versions of most of the songs from that album, early performances of secret girl and expressway to yr skull later to be released on evol and a rare, neverbeforereleased live rendition of kat n hat. Sonic youth sonic youth revolutionary action booklet. Nov 16, 2012 this week, sonic youth released their live album smart bar chicago 1985. Sonic youth was an american rock band based in new york city, formed in 1981. Steve shelley had replaced bob bert on drums and they had just released bad moon rising, a harbinger to what critic simon reynolds termed the return of rock. Smart bar chicago 1985 official website of sonic youth. Kung fu is the official ecommerce provider for a long list of bands, including sonic youth, vampire weekend, wilco, mgmt, the mountain goats, my bloody valentine, lcd. Sonic youth highquality music downloads zdigital australia. Sonic youth onlinemusic of 11051988, cabaret metro, chicago. Almost complete concert recorded live at the smart bar, chicago, august 11, 1985. Get the guaranteed best price on rock vinyl ps like the sonic youth smart bar chicago 1985 at musicians friend.
Sonic youth smart bar chicago 1985 releases discogs. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Live recording from their most mythical and undocumented era. Thurston moore guitar, lee ranaldo guitar, kim gordon bass, steve shelley drums, sonic youth producer, writer, nick sansano producer, engineer, percussion, ron saint germain producer, mixing engineer, don fleming assistant producer.
Sonic youth smart bar chicago 1985 cd amoeba music. Their most recent lineup consisted of thurston moore guitar and vocals, kim gordon bass guitar, vocals, and guitar, lee ranaldo guitar and vocals, steve shelley drums, and mark ibold guitar and bass. Sonic youth is considered a pioneer in the indie rock culture with their experimental sound and have since marked their place in the altrock world. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Stream free music from albums by sonic youth iheartradio. The album was issued on cd, double lp and as a digital download from online retailers. Sonic youth smart bar chicago 1985 2012, vinyl discogs. I was 21 and well immersed in what was probably called alternative at the time, and i was seeing concerts almost every night. The song was written by thurston moore but was sung by kim gordon, although. Check out some interesting facts about the iconic noiserock band, sonic youth. Upon its release, it charted in belgium, peaking at no. Sonic youth smart bar chicago 1985 musicians friend. Sonic youth live in moscow april, 1989 2020 thursday, may 21, 2020.
This article is a trip back to that night, but before we embark, guitarist lee ranaldo sets the scene of life in sy and america in 1985. Late in 2012 sonic youth released a live record, recorded at the smart bar in chicago on august 11, 1985. This performance from august 11, 1985 at chicagos smart bar was recorded on 4track cassette. Chicago 1985 to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. The release, available on cd, lp, and digital download, does nothing to diminish my memoriesits a. Smart bar chicago 1985 is a live album by american alternative rock band sonic youth. Smart bar chicago 1985 is a live album by american alternative rock band sonic youth, released on november, 2012, on goofin records. The third studio album by sonic youth, originally released in may 1986 on sst records, shows the first signs that the band was ready to transform their no wave past into a greater alternative rock sensibility.
As mentioned, sonic youth are releasing a live album, titled sonic youth smart bar chicago 1985, on november 14 via their own goofin records. Jonathan coulton joco live 2014 sonic youth smart bar chicago 1985 2012 sonic youth sensational fix ep 2009 sonic youth the eternal 2cd 2009. Thin streams of guitar harmonics link songs, making the album feel like one. Sonic youth live in moscow april, 1989 2020 download by. Tidal is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hidef video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content making it a trusted source for music and culture. The haunted reveries of sister remain with you for years, even if you only hear them once. It was an exciting part of an exciting time in music, and this would be my fourth sy show listen to smart bar chicago 85 2xlp to witness my first sy show. Sonic youth today announced that it finally will release a longintheworks archival, 14track live album that was recorded on 4track cassette on aug. Jonathan coulton joco live 2014 sonic youth smart bar chicago. In the fall of 1985, sonic youth were touring the states following the release of their bad moon rising lp. Founding members thurston moore, kim gordon and lee ranaldo remained together for the entire history of the band, while steve shelley followed a series of shortterm drummers in 1985, rounding out the core lineup. May 01, 2020 sonic youth live in moscow april, 1989 2020. The studio track into the groove by madonna, originally played for two minutes before i love her all the time, and a false start to kill yr idols are missing.
Order now at the sonic youth web store or via midheaven. Unpolished, tormented, hungry, and constantly threatening to crumble into godless noise, this is the band at its whitehot peak a raw, dangerous, and unknown brilliance that the group would never fully return to. Live at cabaret metro 1988 sonic youth sonic youths bandcamp. May 14, 2003 the four bsides that accompany the original tracks on the first disc are enormous finds, too especially the lp bonus track stalker that shows how only sonic youth could conjure the sex. I wanna be your dog live sonic youth live at cabaret metro in chicago. This is sonic youth at their darkest and most lysergic.
Lp edition w download card or cd or digital edition along w liner. Since 1985, the bands lineup has consisted ofthurstonmoore, lee ranaldo both vocals and guitar, kim gordon bass guitar, guitar and vocals and steve shelley drums. Listen free to sonic youth smart bar chicago 1985 halloween, death valley 69 and more. In the autumn of 88 i was working in a record store that was part of the cabaret metro building, so when daydream nation came out, i was able to hear it. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Sonic youth release smart bar chicago 1985 culture addicts. Stream tracks and playlists from sonicyouth on your desktop or mobile device. Well, first of all, lets not forget it was preinternet. In august 1985, sonic youth were touring across the states following the release of their recently released lp bad moon rising. This performance from august 11, 1985, at chicagos smart bar was recorded on 4track cassette. Founding members thurston moore guitar, vocals, kim gordon bass, vocals, guitar and lee ranaldo guitar, vocals remained together for the entire history of the band, while steve shelley drums followed a series of shortterm drummers in 1985, rounding out the core lineup. Remember their legendary mark with sonic youth tshirts, sonic youth accessories and sonic youth vinyl in the official sonic youth store.
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