Sonic Youth
alternative rock, experimental rock, indie rock, noise rock
"A dense weave of dissonant textures and rhythmic tension creates an atmosphere that feels both chaotic and compellingly immersive."
Quick Start
A good place to start with Sonic Youth is…
Live in Brooklyn 2011
2023
Career Arc
Sonic Youth's discography from 1982 to 2023
Full discography
Sonic Youth's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.
Albums ()
Live in Brooklyn 2011
2023
In/Out/In
2022
Smart Bar Chicago 1985
2012
SYR9: Simon Werner a disparu
2011
The Eternal
2009
SYR8: Andre sider af Sonic Youth
2008
Hits Are for Squares
2008
SYR7: J'Accuse Ted Hughes
2008
The Destroyed Room – B-Sides and Rarities
2006
Rather Ripped
2006
Prime Cuts
2006
SYR6: Koncertas Stan Brakhage prisiminimui
2005
Sonic Nurse
2004
Hidros 3
2004
Past and Present
2004
Murray Street
2002
NYC Ghosts & Flowers
2000
A Thousand Leaves
1998
SYR4: Goodbye 20th Century
1998
Walls Have Ears
1998
Washing Machine
1995
Screaming Fields of Sonic Love
1995
Made in USA
1995
Live in Venlo, Holland 12/27/83
1995
Experimental Jet Set, Trash and No Star
1994
Dirty
1992
Dirty Deluxe Edition
1992
Goo
1991
Hold That Tiger
1991
White(y) Promos
1989
Daydream Nation
1988
The Whitey Album
1988
Sister
1987
Evol
1986
Bad Moon Rising
1985
Sonic Death
1984
Confusion Is Sex
1983
Live at the Continental Club
Battery Park, NYC July 4th 2008
Death Valley '69
EPs ()
iTunes Live From SoHo
2009
Sensational Fix
2009
Rather Ripped Album Sampler
2006
In the Fishtank 9
2002
Kali Yug Express
2002
Silver Session for Jason Knuth
1998
SYR3: Invito al ĉielo
1998
SYR2: Slaapkamers met slagroom
1997
SYR1: Anagrama
1997
Turn it Up! Turn it Up!
1995
Whores Moaning
1993
TV Shit
1993
Goo Demos
1991
4 Tunna Brix
1990
Candle (Edit)
1989
Master-Dik
1988
Kill Yr Idols
1983
Sonic Youth
1982
Singles ()
Hang Them All/No Garage
2009
Incinerate
2006
Beautiful Plateau
2006
Helen Lundeberg/Eyeliner
2006
Unmade Bed
2004
Sunday
1998
Stick Me Donna Majick Momma
1998
Little Trouble Girl
1996
The Diamond Sea
1995
Bull in the Heather
1994
Self-Obsessed And Sexxee
1994
Drunken Butterfly
1993
Starpower
1993
Sugar Kane
1993
Burning Spear
1993
Youth Against Fascism
1992
100%
1992
No II
1992
Dirty Boots
1991
Kool Thing
1990
Disappearer
1990
Personality Crisis
1990
Titanium Expose
1990
Touch Me I'm Sick / Halloween
1988
Silver Rocket
1988
Teen Age Riot
1988
Halloween II
1986
(Over)Kill Yr Idols
1985
Flower/Satan Is Boring
1985
Flower/Halloween
1985
Death Valley '69
1984
Providence
No releases match the current filters.
Timeline
How their sound evolved over time
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sonic Youth sound like?
A dense weave of dissonant textures and rhythmic tension creates an atmosphere that feels both chaotic and compellingly immersive. Rooted in alternative rock and indie rock. Start with Daydream Nation.
What is the best Sonic Youth album to start with?
The best album to start with is "Daydream Nation" (1988). It's the most representative of what makes Sonic Youth worth hearing.
Who is Sonic Youth for?
If you're into alternative rock and indie rock, Sonic Youth is worth your time. A dense weave of dissonant textures and rhythmic tension creates an atmosphere that feels both chaotic and compellingly immersive.
How many albums does Sonic Youth have?
Sonic Youth has 90 releases in their discography, including 40 albums and 18 EPs.
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