SYR1: Anagrama is an EP by American alternative rock band Sonic Youth. It was released in May 1997, and was the first in a series of experimental and mostly instrumental releases issued on the band's own SYR label.[1]
SYR1: Anagrama | ||||
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EP by | ||||
Released | May 1997 | |||
Recorded | 1997 | |||
Length | 22:35 | |||
Label | SYR | |||
Producer | Sonic Youth | |||
Sonic Youth chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Robert Christgau | B+[2] |
Pitchfork | 7.6/10[3] |
Rolling Stone | positive[4] |
The Rolling Stone Album Guide | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Background
editThe liner notes for Anagrama were written in French, starting a tradition of having the liner notes of SYR releases written in foreign languages.
Track listing
editNo. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Anagrama" | 9:31 |
2. | "Improvisation Ajoutée" ("Extra Improvisation") | 2:54 |
3. | "Tremens" ([from Latin]: "Trembling") | 3:22 |
4. | "Mieux: De Corrosion" ("Better: Of Corrosion") | 6:54 |
Personnel
editSonic Youth
- Thurston Moore – vocals, guitar
- Kim Gordon – vocals, bass
- Lee Ranaldo – vocals, guitar
- Steve Shelley – drums
Technical
- Wharton Tiers – engineering
- Greg Calbi – mastering
References
edit- ^ a b Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "SYR 1 – Sonic Youth : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards : AllMusic". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved April 19, 2013.
- ^ Christgau, Robert. "Robert Christgau: CG: Sonic Youth". robertchristgau.com. Retrieved April 19, 2013.
- ^ Schreiber, Ryan (July 1, 1997). "Sonic Youth: Anagrama: Pitchfork Review". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on July 24, 2008. Retrieved April 19, 2013.
- ^ "Sonic Youth - Syr 1 CD Album". CD Universe. Retrieved June 21, 2013.
- ^ "Sonic Youth: Album Guide". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on June 26, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2013.
External links
edit- SYR1: Anagrama information on the band's official website
- SYR1: Anagrama at Discogs (list of releases)