1. 100% 2. SWIMSUIT ISSUE 3. THERESA'S SOUND-WORLD 4. DRUNKEN BUTTERFLY 5. SHOOT 6. WISH FULFILLMENT 7. SUGAR KANE 8. ORANGE ROLLS, ANGEL'S SPIT 9. YOUTH AGAINST FASCISM 10. NIC FIT 11. ON THE STRIP 12. CHAPEL HILL 13. J C 14. PURR 15. CREME BRULEE 16. STALKER
Description:
Dirty by Sonic Youth, released 22 February 2022, includes the following tracks: "Theresa's Sound-world", "Shoot", "Sugar Kane", "Youth Against Fascism" and more.
This version of Dirty comes as a 1xSHM. - JAPAN IMPORT
Japanese SHM-CD pressing. Universal. 2012.
"Dirty" is a landmark CD by Sonic Youth, released by A&M, that captures the band at one of the most powerful and accessible phases of their career. Rooted in alternative rock and noise rock, the album fuses abrasive guitar textures, unconventional tunings and feedback-laden soundscapes with surprisingly catchy hooks and memorable riffs. Across its tracks, "Dirty" balances raw energy and experimental edge with a directness that makes it one of Sonic Youth's most approachable yet uncompromising works, ideal both for long-time fans and listeners discovering the band's universe of sound for the first time. The production emphasizes dense, layered guitars, driving rhythms and a vocal delivery that shifts between cool detachment and urgent intensity, creating a coherent, immersive listening experience from beginning to end.
Sonic Youth were one of the most influential bands to emerge from the American underground in the 1980s, playing a decisive role in shaping alternative and indie rock. Known for their use of alternate tunings, prepared guitars and a fearless approach to experimentation, they built a bridge between avant-garde noise and rock song structures. Over the years, they released a series of highly regarded albums on independent and major labels and became a touchstone for countless bands that followed, especially within the alternative rock explosion of the early 1990s. Their legacy rests on their ability to expand what rock music can sound like without losing emotional impact or songcraft.
A&M, the manufacturer and label behind this edition of "Dirty," is historically associated with a broad and artist-friendly catalogue that spans pop, rock, jazz and beyond. Founded with a strong emphasis on musical quality and long-term artist development, A&M earned a reputation for pairing commercial reach with a commitment to creative freedom. Releases under the A&M banner are known for solid production values and careful presentation, helping important artists and albums reach a wide international audience. This CD version of "Dirty" stands in that tradition, presenting Sonic Youth's challenging yet accessible sound in a format that underlines both the sonic detail and the enduring significance of the album.
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