Psychic Hearts
Thurston Moore · 1995
66 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · jazz
An introspective blend of avant-garde noise and melodic rock that challenges conventional structures.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs introspective and contemplative moods
- Context
- Released in 1995, 'Psychic Hearts' marks Thurston Moore's first solo album after the peak of Sonic Youth's success with 'Goo'. This release allowed him to explore more personal themes and experimental sounds outside the band's framework, showcasing his artistic evolution during a period when he was re-evaluating his musical identity.
- If you like
- alternative rock, indie rock, jazz
Psychic Hearts is an album by Thurston Moore, released in 1995. An introspective blend of avant-garde noise and melodic rock that challenges conventional structures. 'Psychic Hearts' is notable for its critical reception, often being regarded as a significant entry in the indie rock canon of the 90s. It also influenced a wave of experimental artists who sought to merge noise with more accessible melodies, proving that alternative rock could embrace abstraction without losing emotional resonance. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Psychic Hearts sound like?
An introspective blend of avant-garde noise and melodic rock that challenges conventional structures. Rooted in alternative rock and indie rock.
What makes Psychic Hearts by Thurston Moore notable?
'Psychic Hearts' is notable for its critical reception, often being regarded as a significant entry in the indie rock canon of the 90s. It also influenced a wave of experimental artists who sought to merge noise with more accessible melodies, proving that alternative rock could embrace abstraction without losing emotional resonance. Released in 1995, 'Psychic Hearts' marks Thurston Moore's first solo album after the peak of Sonic Youth's success with 'Goo'. This release allowed him to explore more personal themes and experimental sounds outside the band's framework, showcasing his artistic evolution during a period when he was re-evaluating his musical identity.
Who is Psychic Hearts for?
Psychic Hearts works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, gradual builds and payoffs and introspective and contemplative moods.
How many songs are on Psychic Hearts?
Psychic Hearts has 15 tracks, running approximately 66 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Queen Bee and Her Pals 2:56
- 2 Ono Soul Standout 3:29
- 3 Psychic Hearts Standout 3:59
- 4 Pretty Bad 3:59
- 5 Patti Smith Math Scratch 2:43
- 6 Blues From Beyond the Grave 4:36
- 7 See-Through Playmate 2:18
- 8 Hang Out 4:10
- 9 Feathers 2:20
- 10 Tranquilizer 2:06
- 11 Staring Statues 2:35
- 12 Cindy (Rotten Tanx) 3:47
- 13 Cherry's Blues 2:05
- 14 Female Cop 5:25
- 15 Elegy for All the Dead Rock Stars Standout 19:46
Release Date
January 1, 1995
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
66 min 20 sec
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