Washing Machine

SY’s ninth record marked a new era for the band. While they didn’t leave the freaky stuff behind entirely, they started serving it up with a spoonful of sugar.

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After the regressive, low-key Experimental Jet Set, Trash & No Star, Sonic Youth appeared to be floundering somewhat, but Washing Machine erased any notion that the band had run out of things to say.