Sonic Youth – Hits Are For Squares (RSD 2024 – Gold Vinyl)

Sonic Youth’s “Hits Are For Squares” is a unique compilation album released in 2008. It serves as a greatest hits collection for the alternative rock band, but with a twist. Instead of being curated by the band itself, the tracklist features 15 songs chosen by a diverse group of artists, actors, and other creative minds who admire Sonic Youth’s sound. This approach offers a fresh perspective on the band’s extensive career, spanning from their 1983 debut album to works released decades later.

The compilation includes established favorites alongside some deeper cuts, giving listeners a well-rounded introduction to Sonic Youth’s genre-bending music. Notably, it also boasts a brand new song, “Slow Revolution,” unavailable elsewhere. “Hits Are For Squares” stands out as a collaborative celebration of Sonic Youth’s legacy, presented through the eyes of fellow artists and designed to entice both longtime fans and newcomers.