What I Learned About Sonic Youth's "Sister" From Thurston Moore's Memoir

[@AndyFenstermaker]

Sonic Youth announced a reissue of Walls Have Ears. A while back, I got my hands on an original 1986 double-LP bootleg of the release, and I dig into it in this video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX-QoZKbmLWZgJI

[@airquotescomedian]

Sister is my favorite from them. I mean, it's why I watched your video. I liked Bad Moon Rising too, which I listened to before Sister, but Sister clinched it for me. Brilliant.

[@AndyFenstermaker]

Exactly. I still have plenty I need to dig into further, but Sister is the one cemented me as a fan. Thanks for chiming in!

[@ssmith70s]

I come back to sister constantly. Its stood the test of time. Creepy at times, beautiful as well. That hazy Sears studio sound really nailed it

[@AndyFenstermaker]

Absolutely! Such a phenomenal record and under appreciated when it comes to their full catalog, in my opinion

[@Majesticon]

Sister is truly wild music. It can't be contained.

[@AndyFenstermaker]

Agree. It’s one of my favorites by Sonic Youth for sure!

[@silentqueue2344]

I'm glad to come across someone whose favorite SY album is "Sister", as it is mine as well. "Daydream Nation" gets all the plaudits, and it is a very fine album to be sure, but "Sister" has not only innovative, catchy songs but a cohesiveness that works better than the other albums, not to mention that it's not too long(!). As a suggestion for a review, maybe do "Today's Active Lifestyles" by Polvo, one of my favorite albums of all time, and one that I equate in vibe to "Sister". Thanks for the review!

[@AndyFenstermaker]

I'll have to check that Polvo album out; it's not in my collection at the moment. I agree with you about the length; Daydream Nation is great, but it's just too damn long at times.

[@freeian2]

Lollapalooza New Orleans, 1994: on a small side stage, Thurston and Kim played separate side gigs. When Thurston completed his set, meandered to the crowd and my roommate asked him if Sister pertained to a Sci-Fi background-of which he confirmed. Amidst the conversation, fan walks up, hands him a packed pipe then leaves. He smirked ‘why do people think we do that stuff.’ Thanks for the video.

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

Its the only Sonic Youth album i own on vinyl.

[@kaps-fh1rv]

One of the rawest, angriest pieces of music ever released. Great vid!

[@JJ-ez3tr]

Sister is a standout from early SY catalog but I like Evol and Bad Moon Rising a little more. So many to choose from,but would love reviews of Murray Strret or Sonic Nurse. BTW, NYC Ghosts & Flowers is underrated gem

[@AndyFenstermaker]

Ya know, I'm not sure he touched much at all on NYC Ghosts & Flowers in the memoir. And I feel he kinda glossed over Sonic Nurse. But, I do have that one in the schedule to cover in the next few months given it turns 20 in 2024...

[@jeffmurphy3179]

I have a (UK) Blast First pressing of Sister, it has the sideways Disneyland photo, but not the picture of the girl. Not sure how i never noticed the censorship before. I agree that Sister is probably better than Daydream Nation - it's my 2nd favorite Sonic Youth album, behind EVOL (1st SY LP i ever heard/owned).

[@Jeremy-th5pt]

It's "Catholic Block", not "Catholic Book" Sister introduced me Sonic Youth as well. Great album.

[@ArujKhan-sp6gi]

did you fail to mention Kim Gordans brother who the album is about?

[@FFGG22E]

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