Sonic Youth's last release before moving across to a major label. Friends of the band, including Henry Rollins had told them that their albums were great, but the long-form noise jam versions of the songs that would characterise their live shows had never really been captured on record.
The band took this on board, and when Thurston Moore brought in the songs for "Daydream Nation", instead of refining and condensing his ideas, the band sought to expand them out into a form more recognisable to fans of their live work. The resulting album is viewed by many as Sonic Youth's creative peak.
Myself I probably preferred "EVOL" and "Sisters" as I enjoy that more concise approach. However, this is still a worthwhile and interesting album.
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