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The Story of the Sonic Youth - The Mid 90's

Experimental Jet Set, Trash and No Star
seems a move to a more experimental
sound to Sonic Youth again. Not as a
reaction to their commercial label, as Goo
was, but as a sign of the band getting more
comfortable and confident in their new
position. Although less succesful than it's
predecessor, EJS has a much greater
variation to it. Unfortunatly Lee did not sing
on this album, but he would return vocally
for their next release Washing Machine. Perhaps it can be said that it took EJS for the band
to reinvent itself. Everything seems to fall into place again on WM. Two wonderful Beat-
like songs by Lee. Some strong vocals by Kim and Thurston's dreamy images. The
greatest impact, no doubt, can be attributed to the closing track the Diamond Sea. The most
succesful and cohesive example of soundscaping produced by the band. Inspite of it's length
(19:33) it manages to remain engaging throughout. The longer format allowed the band to
develop their mastery of weaving sounds to the maximum. A trilogy of records SY1, SY2
and SY3 would follow released on their own label, pushing the limits even further.