
9 April 1985 · 42 YEARS
Bad Moon Rising
Sonic Youth
This mid-eighties release functions as a descent into a fever dream constructed from unconventional guitar tunings and feedback. It culminates in an unsettling collaboration regarding the Manson Family murders.
As a pivotal artifact of the avant-garde scene, the production captures a raw tension that helped shape the future of alternative rock. The record remains a haunting exploration of noise and experimental rock sensibilities.