Red Mosquito

Can't really go wrong with any of the albums mentioned.

Birds in Hell wrote:Personally, Goo would be the next album I'd steer you towards.

It was their major label debut, has a number of significant singles and is probably their most concise and accessible record (it's also super excellent).

what a great album..im not sure if i would go for the accessible route with SY.

Joey, dont forget to listen to the song The Diamond Sea.

I need to dive into Sonic Youth more. Like what I have heard but have not fully absorbed them.

Listening to The Diamond Sea now.

I like Goo okay, but Tunic is a pretty goofy, pretentious song. If it absolutely had to be there, it should have been tacked on near the end.

VinylGuy wrote:Joey, dont forget to listen to the song The Diamond Sea.

See, I went for Goo as my instinct is that songs like Diamond Sea, or even Sonic Nurse, could easily be somewhat intimidating to a newcomer. Sometimes you need to ease yourself into these things...

If you want me to put together a MP3 mix or something Joey, I certainly would (but no biggie if you'd rather explore for yourself).

Birds in Hell wrote:

VinylGuy wrote:Joey, dont forget to listen to the song The Diamond Sea.

See, I went for Goo as my instinct is that songs like Diamond Sea, or even Sonic Nurse, could easily be somewhat intimidating to a newcomer. Sometimes you need to ease yourself into these things...

If you want me to put together a MP3 mix or something Joey, I certainly would (but no biggie if you'd rather explore for yourself).

Spenno, I would LOVE that. Please and thank you.

"Goo" was my first favorite SY album -- others have eclipsed it over time but it really comes out swinging. And I think "Tunic" is fantastic.

There are still a few I haven't made it around to yet but this is kind of how their catalog breaks down for me:

Love:
EVOL, Daydream Nation, A Thousand Leaves, Sonic Nurse

Really like:
Sister, Goo, Dirty, Rather Ripped

Like:
Washing Machine, NYC Ghosts and Flowers

Has its moments:
Murray Street

Has fewer moments:
Experimental Jet Set, Trash, and No Star

Still haven't heard "The Eternal" or anything pre-"EVOL" unless you count the Smart Bar disc, which is a monster, if not for the faint of heart.

durdencommatyler wrote:

Birds in Hell wrote:

VinylGuy wrote:Joey, dont forget to listen to the song The Diamond Sea.

See, I went for Goo as my instinct is that songs like Diamond Sea, or even Sonic Nurse, could easily be somewhat intimidating to a newcomer. Sometimes you need to ease yourself into these things...

If you want me to put together a MP3 mix or something Joey, I certainly would (but no biggie if you'd rather explore for yourself).

Spenno, I would LOVE that. Please and thank you.

Birds in Hell wrote:

durdencommatyler wrote:

Birds in Hell wrote:

VinylGuy wrote:Joey, dont forget to listen to the song The Diamond Sea.

See, I went for Goo as my instinct is that songs like Diamond Sea, or even Sonic Nurse, could easily be somewhat intimidating to a newcomer. Sometimes you need to ease yourself into these things...

If you want me to put together a MP3 mix or something Joey, I certainly would (but no biggie if you'd rather explore for yourself).

Spenno, I would LOVE that. Please and thank you.

Listening to 'Goo' now.

Dirty Boots is a great opener. But Tunic is fucking outstanding. Ho. Ly. Shit.

I don't get it. Goofy, pretentious spoken word over okay instrumentation.

Tunic that is.

I'd rather listen to Mudvayne than that song.

To each their own, friend. But Tunic have me both boners ear and regular.

But can you explain it to me or is it just one of those feelings?

So would you say you don't particularly DIG!!!! "Tunic?"

I would say that, yes.

Tunic is great.

Guys, Tunic is fucking outstanding. I can't wait to listen to it over and over again. I have a feeling it'll end up being one of my favorite songs ever.