Bad Moon Rising

Sonic Youth

Bad Moon Rising

RELEASED: January 01, 1985
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Intro 1:10 2. Brave Men Run (in My Family) 3:37 3. Society Is a Hole 5:54 4. I Love Her All the Time 7:28 5. Ghost Bitch 5:40 6. I'm Insane 4:07 7. Justice Is Might 4:21 8. Death Valley '69 5:10
Historical Archive
Bad Moon Rising is the fourth studio album by the American alternative rock band Sonic Youth, released in 1985. The album showcases a more experimental and darker sound compared to their previous work, incorporating elements of noise rock and punk. Lyrically, the album is inspired by themes of apocalypse and existential dread, drawing from various literary and cinematic influences. It is often regarded as a significant release in the evolution of alternative music and has influenced a wide range of artists. The album is noted for its innovative guitar tunings and the use of feedback, solidifying Sonic Youth's reputation as pioneers of the avant-garde music scene.