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Sonic Youth
The essential Sonic Youth records, ranked — where to start and what to reach for next.
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1SisterSonic YouthStart here
Sister
A tense, melodic noise-rock landmark. Influential and acclaimed. A cornerstone of their run.
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2Daydream NationSonic YouthEssential
Daydream Nation
A double album of tuned-down guitar epics, balancing noise and melody at the band's peak. Sprawling and influential. An alt-rock cornerstone.
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3GooSonic YouthClassic
Goo
A sharp, accessible major-label peak of melodic noise. Bold and beloved. A high point.
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4DirtySonic YouthClassic
Dirty
A loud, accessible peak of melodic noise-rock. Sharp and acclaimed. A strong major-label record.
Essential Sonic Youth tracks
Tracks we've featured in our best-of lists — tap a title to find it on Amazon Music.