About this album
Sound:
"A visceral blend of feedback-laden guitar chaos and raw, poetic lyricism captured in a live setting."
Where they were
Released in 2023, 'Live in Brooklyn 2011' arrives during Sonic Youth's hiatus following their 2011 breakup. This album showcases their enduring influence on alternative rock and noise music while offering fans a glimpse into their dynamic live performances from a decade earlier.
Why it matters
This album highlights Sonic Youth's legacy as pioneers of the alternative rock scene, capturing the energy of their live shows. It received positive reviews for its raw sound and the band's improvisational skills, reaffirming their impact on subsequent generations of musicians.
Essential tracks
- "Death Valley ‘69" — This track exemplifies Sonic Youth's signature blend of dissonance and melody, resonating with themes of violence and desolation.
- "Kill Yr Idols" — An anthem of rebellion, this song encapsulates the band's ethos of challenging authority and questioning idolization in music culture.
- "Drunken Butterfly" — With its hypnotic rhythm and abstract lyrics, this track illustrates Sonic Youth's experimental approach, making it a standout moment of the performance.
- "I Love Her All the Time" — This song showcases the emotional depth in Sonic Youth's music, blending dissonant guitar work with heartfelt lyrics.
Release Date
August 18, 2023
Artist Origin
United States
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Brave Men Run in My Family 5:11
- 2 Death Valley ‘69 5:51
- 3 Kotton Krown 5:07
- 4 Kill Yr Idols 2:56
- 5 Eric’s Trip 3:45
- 6 Sacred Trickster 2:11
- 7 Calming the Snake 3:51
- 8 Starfield Road 3:27
- 9 I Love Her All the Time 7:15
- 10 Ghost Bitch 4:16
Disc 2
- 1 Tom Violence 3:12
- 2 What We Know 4:54
- 3 Drunken Butterfly 4:22
- 4 Flower 4:27
- 5 Sugar Kane 7:42
- 6 Psychic Hearts 4:31
- 7 Inhuman 11:59
