The Sonics

This Is... The Savage Young Sonics

RELEASED: October 30, 2001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH

Track Listing

1. A-Rab 2:44 2. Rumble 2:25 3. Shanghied 3:00 4. Sonic Blues 2:23 5. Mashed Potato-Time 2:22 6. Wailin' 1:33 7. High Wall 2:30 8. Lucille / Slippin' and Slidin' 4:45 9. Swing Shift 4:08 10. Louie Louie 3:26 11. Sac o' Woe 3:33 12. Hey Mrs. Jones 2:37 13. In the Open 3:43 14. Bony Moronie 3:09 15. Just Pickin' 2:27 16. Sonics Dance Ad 0:12 17. Wailers House Party 2:16 18. Keep A-Knockin' 1:48 19. Think 2:38 20. Hold It 1:45

Historical Archive

This Is... The Savage Young Sonics is a compilation album by the influential garage rock band The Sonics, showcasing their raw sound and energetic performances that defined the genre in the 1960s. The album features a mixture of their classic tracks and lesser-known recordings, highlighting their legacy as pioneers of punk and garage rock. The Sonics' music is characterized by gritty guitar riffs, powerful vocals, and a distinctive blend of rock 'n' roll and rhythm and blues, influencing countless artists in the decades that followed.