How does it compare to the artist's other releases
Good
Value for Money
Good
Advantages:
Classic Sonic Youth - Quirky and Noisy
Disadvantages:
Some say Goo too Commercial
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
Sonic Youth's Goo, released in 1990, was an inspired echo to their success in the 1980's. The familiar mess of guitars and drums -often orchestral in sound- is still present, a surprisingly rich sound created from what seems randomly put together. The vocals echo through your head some hours later and the rythyms will make you tap along in your sleep.
As a serious Sonic Youth fan, this is a satifactory album, it gives those familiar with the band exactly what they expect, but is also a great album to introduce yourself to their 'special noise'. From a fan perspective, a few of the tracks have a slightly weaker hold, but are more than made up for with those tracks that blast your socks off.
As with all Sonic Youth masterpieces, the album was a journey with every right to be up there with the rest. An investment for the first time buyer or the avid fan like myself.
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How does it rate alongside the competition
Outstanding
Cover / Inlay Design and Content
Good
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