Dirty

Grunge really isn't the best genre fit for Sonic Youth. They are, first and foremost, a noise rock band, and, although they try to bring some noise rock elements into this "grunge" album, the two genres don't jell as well as you would want them to, resulting in some songs that are very disappointing. Then again, songs like Sugar Kane and Purr are gems. Overall, it's a mixed bag.

100% - 8
Swimsuit Issue - 7
Theresa's Sound-World - 9
Drunken Butterfly - 7
Shoot - 7
Wish Fulfillment - 7
Sugar Kane - 10
Orange Rolls, Angel's Spit - 5
Youth Against Fascism - 6
Nic Fit - 3
On the Strip - 7
Chapel Hill - 8
JC - 7
Purr - 9
Creme Brulee - 7

Overall Score: 71

Favorite: Sugar Kane
Least Favorite: Orange Rolls, Angel's Spit