Sonic Youth - Confusion Is Sex

After their self-titled 1982 EP release (click here for that review), Sonic Youth returned in February of 1983 with Confusion Is Sex, their second studio album. On this album, Kim Gordon, Thurston Moore and Lee Ranaldo were joined by Jim Sclavunos on drums; he left the group during the recording process so Bob Bert filled in on two tracks.

Today we will give this one a listen in honor of its thirtieth anniversary.

Sonic Youth - Sonic Youth

In March of 1982, the alternative rock band from New York City named Sonic Youth released their self-titled debut record. At the time, the group was made up of Kim Gordon (bass and vocals), Thurston Moore (guitar and vocals), Lee Ranaldo (guitar and vocals) and Richard Edson (drums). Edson left the band before their next recording a year later.

Because of its short length, less than twenty five minutes total, the 1987 cassette re-release basically gives you the album twice - once on each side. However, the song order on the second side went from last to first, a rather interesting way to go. That certainly saved on rewinding back in the day, if that was your music format of choice.

Let’s take a look at this debut as part of its thirtieth anniversary celebration.