Murray Street is amazing!

Sonic Susie · 06.22.2006, 04:04 PM

After playing this a lot I'm starting to think it could actually be the best Sonic album. Anyone else agree?

m^a(t)h · 06.22.2006, 04:05 PM

Rob Instigator · 06.22.2006, 04:07 PM

it is wonderful.
there is no BEST sonic album except for DAYDREAM NATION.

did you not read the F.A.Q.?

(kidding!)

gmku · 06.22.2006, 04:08 PM

I remember thinking that when I first picked it up, too, but the feeling faded. I still like it a lot. It has strong material, and I love that cover photo! But I don't think it's as enduring, for me at least, as DN, EVOL, Sister, Goo, and Rather Ripped. Still very good, though.

top 40 squeeze · 06.22.2006, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonic Susie

After playing this a lot I'm starting to think it could actually be the best Sonic album. Anyone else agree?

Not the best album in my opinion, but the songs sound freaking amazing live. This was the first Sonic Youth album wherein I heard the songs live first, in their earliest state before hearing the record. It was crazy hearing them live at first, cause I really had no idea that Sonic Youth could go in that direction... kind of like a thousand leaves only in a more upbeat, happier, more major chord kinda way. Oh, and when I first heard them instantly turn on the feedback on Karenology it was like getting hit by a brick in the chest, it was really unexpected and fucking loud. I had no idea it was coming.

Then the album came out and I still think its great, but there just aren't enough songs on it. It needs at least one more to make it really seem complete to me, preferably two, but one more would do.

Rob Instigator · 06.22.2006, 04:15 PM

KARENOLOGY is my favorite on that album. LEE songs make me feel great

Dan · 06.22.2006, 04:18 PM

yeah, i hope some of these songs eventually come back into live sets. especially rain on tin.

Neongod · 06.22.2006, 04:40 PM

What Dan said...not my favorite but top 3 for sure.

Pax Americana · 06.22.2006, 04:45 PM

I like Murray St a lot, but it's certainly not my favorite.

finding nobody · 06.22.2006, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob Instigator

it is wonderful.
there is no BEST sonic album except for DAYDREAM NATION.

did you not read the F.A.Q.?

(kidding!)

word. but yeah, murray street pimps

China~Nurse · 06.22.2006, 05:12 PM

I love Murray Street. It's a nice mix of noise and melody...

nomadicfollower · 06.22.2006, 05:15 PM

It only takes one listen to tell Murray Street is surperb.

fluxequalsrad · 06.22.2006, 05:27 PM

Murray Street is the best Sonic Youth record.

But understandably not many agree due to the wide range of material Sonic Youth has.

But come on, Karenology does everything EVOL does plus more.

lo-fi suicide · 06.22.2006, 05:36 PM

i adore to play guitar along with this record

Hip Priest · 06.22.2006, 05:38 PM

Perfection

Sonic Susie · 06.23.2006, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Hip Priest

Perfection

Yes!

fluxequalsrad · 06.23.2006, 06:58 AM

Sympathy For the Strawberry is sick too. A really good closer.

screamingskull · 06.23.2006, 07:02 AM

Murray street is in my top five favourite SY albums definately.

luxinterior · 06.23.2006, 09:33 AM

My favorite post-DDN album of theirs, easily.

DemonBox · 06.23.2006, 09:38 AM

Yeah, Murray Street is in my top 3 of SY albums. Rain On Tin is fantastic.

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gmku invito al cielo Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oxford, England Posts: 15,225	I remember thinking that when I first picked it up, too, but the feeling faded. I still like it a lot. It has strong material, and I love that cover photo! But I don't think it's as enduring, for me at least, as DN, EVOL, Sister, Goo, and Rather Ripped. Still very good, though.
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