Album
Washing Machine
1995 · Rock
33 collectors on Gatefold own this
Washing Machine is an Alt/Indie album by Sonic Youth, originally released in 1995. On Gatefold: 60 pressings tracked, owned by 33 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
- A1Becuz4:42
- A2Junkie's Promise4:02
- A3Saucer-Like4:25
Side B
- B1Washing Machine9:33
- B2Unwind6:03
- B3Little Trouble Girl4:28
- B4No Queen Blues4:33
Side C
- C1Panty Lies4:15
- C2Becuz Coda2:49
- C3Skip Tracer3:48
Side D
- DThe Diamond Sea19:36
Sound DNA
- Alt/Indie
- Noise Rock
- abrasive
- hypnotic
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Nearly identical to Washing Machine (US 1995) (opens in a new tab), except this version has "David Geffen Company" credited as record company under the DGC logo on the labels.
Recorded at Easley Studios (Memphis, TN, USA), Mott Studios (New York, NY, USA) and Green Street Studios (New York, NY, USA) from January till May 1995.
Mixed at Green Street Studios (New York, NY, USA) in June 1995.
Mastered at Masterdisk (New York, NY, USA).
Above tracklisting correctly reflects how the record(s) have been mastered. Sides B and C labels are incorrect and read as follows:
B 1. Washing Machine
2. Unwind
3. Little Trouble Girl
C 1. No Queen Blues
2. Panty Lies
4. Skip Tracer
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Kim GordonBACKING VOCALS BASS GUITAR
- Lee RanaldoGUITAR VOCALS
- Steve ShelleyDRUMS PERCUSSION
- Thurston MooreGUITAR VOCALS
- Kim DealVOCALS
- Lorette VelvetteVOCALS
- Melissa DunnVOCALS
33 collectors on Gatefold own this · 60 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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