Album

Washing Machine

Sonic Youth

1995 · Rock

32 collectors on Gatefold own this

Washing Machine by Sonic Youth

Washing Machine is an Alt/Indie album by Sonic Youth, originally released in 1995. On Gatefold: 60 pressings tracked, owned by 32 collectors.

About

For a new generation of fans, <i>Washing Machine</i> represented the rebirth of Sonic Youth as an avant-garde, experimental rock 'n' roll band. Just as <i>Sister</i> or <i>Daydream Nation</i> were crowning achievements for an earlier generation of fans, <i>Machine</i> proved Sonic Youth was armed and ready for the next phase of its career. Still recording for a major label, the group opted to return to its roots (if such an exploratory band can have roots), worry less about commercial considerations, and just let the noise and alt tunings flow. "Junkie's Promise" grinds like a tractor stuck between gears. "Unwind" creates a dreamlike weave of guitars. But the obvious centerpiece here is "The Diamond Sea," a nearly 20-minute epic that closes the album with Sonic Youth's first definitive anthem since "Expressway to Yr. Skull."

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Tracklist

Side A

  1. A1Becuz4:42
  2. A2Junkie's Promise4:02
  3. A3Saucer-Like4:25

Side B

  1. B1Washing Machine9:33
  2. B2Unwind6:03
  3. B3Little Trouble Girl4:28
  4. B4No Queen Blues4:33

Side C

  1. C1Panty Lies4:15
  2. C2Becuz Coda2:49
  3. C3Skip Tracer3:48

Side D

  1. DThe Diamond Sea19:36

Sound DNA

  • Alt/Indie
  • Noise Rock
  • abrasive
  • hypnotic

Credits

The people behind it.

Performers

32 collectors on Gatefold own this · 60 pressings tracked on Gatefold

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