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Sonic Youth — Incinerate
Album: Rather Ripped
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Released: 2006
Length: 4:52
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I ripped your heart out from your chest
Replaced it with a grenade blast

Incinerate, incinerate
Incinerate, incinerate

The firefighters hose me down
I don't care, I'll burn out anyhow
It's for alarm, girl, nothing to see
Hear the sirens come for me

You dosed my soul with gasoline
You flicked a match into my brain

Incinerate, incinerate
Incinerate, incinerate

The firefighters are so nice
I remember you so cold as ice
Now flames are licking at your feet
Sirens come to put me out of misery

You wave your torch into my eyes
Flamethrower lover, burning mind

Incinerate, incinerate
Incinerate, incinerate
Incinerate, incinerate
Incinerate, incinerate
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 jp33442 wrote:

Great group too bad kim and thurston imploded and the rest of sonic youth too



True, and will say some of Thurston's solo stuff is excellent. Kim has new album out now but not heard it myself, but I've seen some good reviews.
Posted 3 months ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
What a nice surprise on a Tuesday morning :)
Posted 4 months ago by Exebeche    [ Reply ]
+2 for an particularly evocative and well stated band name. 
Posted 7 months ago by Kajukenbo    [ Reply ]
geez, this is played every day on the rock mix. can't there be other tracks also, please?
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Sonic Youth also get a +1 for having a particularly cool band name, even if they definitely are not youths anymore, lol. But hey, I'm not a youth anymore either!
Posted 1 year ago by Kajukenbo    [ Reply ]
love this. love it.


can we also get some dinosaur jr on this mix?
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Great group too bad kim and thurston imploded and the rest of sonic youth too
Posted 1 year ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
 lcslater30 wrote:

This comment deserves appreciation and gratitude. Thanks for making me laugh before 9am! 

Michael Bolton? I celebrate his entire catalog! lol 
(yeah I nearly spit out my coffee reading that one)
Posted 1 year ago by jkamm14    [ Reply ]
Interesting segue from Supertramp "Goodbye Stranger" to this...
Posted 1 year ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 Jeffrey_Mishik wrote:

This group is new to me. excellent song.



Welcome to Sonic Youth and enjoy their back catalog! Their early years are definitely more raw, but heart-felt, experimental in the best sense of the word, and generally excellent. I suggest Goo and Dirty (my personal favorites) as great Sonic Youth albums to start with. I still listen to both on a regular basis. 
Posted 2 years ago by Kajukenbo    [ Reply ]
This group is new to me. excellent song.
Posted 2 years ago by Jeffrey_Mishik    [ Reply ]
Nirvana AND Sonic Youth in the same block? Man, Bill must have done some good drugs in the early 90's.
Posted 2 years ago by acolt    [ Reply ]
I 'grew up' with this band and had the biggest boyhood crush on Kim Gordon. It's too bad the band didn't survive. But their music will always be cool to my ears.
Posted 2 years ago by cavemanleong    [ Reply ]
Great tune!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 BillG wrote:

Or even Kim Gordon! :-)


Both Kims are God(desse)s
Posted 3 years ago by salice    [ Reply ]
 vandal wrote:

I just want to be as cool as Kim Deal someday... 

Or even Kim Gordon! :-)
Posted 3 years ago by William    [ Reply ]
I really wish I started earlier listening to them

nice RnR style

Peppy tube
Posted 3 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

That's very surprising; generally grunge rock requires a well-trained and refined vocalist such as Michael Bolton or Luciano Pavarotti.
 
This comment deserves appreciation and gratitude. Thanks for making me laugh before 9am! 
Posted 3 years ago by lcslater30    [ Reply ]
I just downloaded the slideshow app - and the images for this track certainly did not disappoint!!
Posted 3 years ago by FluorideFreeMN    [ Reply ]
Now I want to hear the Melvins on RP

Easy 9 from yo ol punky pooch
Posted 3 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
 vandal wrote:

I just want to be as cool as Kim Deal someday... 
 
A tenth as cool would work for me.
Posted 4 years ago by moto848    [ Reply ]

I just want to be as cool as Kim Deal someday... 
Posted 4 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
 tulfan wrote:
I love this track and despite a few  obvious and undeniable deficiencies it is intoxicating to me. I find myself humming it at some peculiar times. Great drums.  
 This is track is sooo listenable. Those deficiencies are probably there, I trust you, but I'm glad I don't hear  them whatever they are. I do share the intoxicating pleasure you mention. Thank you to everyone who makes and shares music. Good going, SY. 

Posted 4 years ago by antibody1    [ Reply ]
This is what Eric's Youth took their inspiration from?
Posted 4 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
South of france is definitely RP  "rock patriot"    Bill 4 president!  les murs de la maison tremblent
Posted 5 years ago by rick83390    [ Reply ]
When that first chord struck I thought "No way, "Pyjamarama" on RP!.  But no.
Posted 5 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 Honeyko wrote:
Another grunge guy who can't sing.
 
Shut up and go enjoy your autotuned  vocalists.
Posted 5 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
I've always thought this song sounded like the spiritual successor to the soundtrack of the classic NES videogame Guardian Legend. I'll let you judge:

https://youtu.be/dyfSdJ0a1w4?t=5m54s
Posted 6 years ago by lathyris    [ Reply ]
OK, this will be stuck in my head for the rest of the day, and possibly some days after that as well.
Posted 7 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
This really took me by surprise when it came out. They'd started to fade from the tune-stream, but then wow, this quantum-brilliant jam!
Posted 7 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
SO good!
Posted 7 years ago by wtango    [ Reply ]
It's 4 alarm
Posted 7 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

That's very surprising; generally grunge rock requires a well-trained and refined vocalist such as Michael Bolton or Luciano Pavarotti.

   

ScottFromWyoming wrote:


 
There's a lot of SY stuff I don't bother with, but they also have some pop songs that are pretty cool. Never did care for Thurston's much-lauded guitar wizardry. But I will say this: They are all very nice people. I'm a firm believer that that made all the difference as to whether or not you would have ever heard of them. There may have been a dozen bands who did it first or better, but someone has to take a chance on you. Nice guys finish first. 

 

Wow, you got to meet them? Lucky you. Yeah, that'd make a big difference for me as well.


"...a well-trained and refined vocalist such as Michael Bolton"   {#Roflol}  {#No} {#Naughty}
 
Pavarotti is actually pushing aside his fra diavolo to put a celestial hex on you...
 
Posted 8 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Sounds very "Replacements-ish" to me
Posted 8 years ago by VV    [ Reply ]
Hit it, RP! {#Dancingbanana_2}

Edit:

This would be a great follow-up.
Posted 9 years ago by Contaminator    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

That's very surprising; generally grunge rock requires a well-trained and refined vocalist such as Michael Bolton or Luciano Pavarotti.

 

 
There's a lot of SY stuff I don't bother with, but they also have some pop songs that are pretty cool. Never did care for Thurston's much-lauded guitar wizardry. But I will say this: They are all very nice people. I'm a firm believer that that made all the difference as to whether or not you would have ever heard of them. There may have been a dozen bands who did it first or better, but someone has to take a chance on you. Nice guys finish first. 
Posted 10 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
They have so many diverse sounds, and some songs are real jammers (best IMO maybe on 'Dirty'), and this one is a ripper for sure! 
Posted 10 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 Honeyko wrote:
Another grunge guy who can't sing.

 
That's very surprising; generally grunge rock requires a well-trained and refined vocalist such as Michael Bolton or Luciano Pavarotti.  Anyhow, these guys preceded the "grunge" movement by several years.
Posted 10 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
I love this track and despite a few  obvious and undeniable deficiencies it is intoxicating to me. I find myself humming it at some peculiar times. Great drums.  
Posted 10 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
Another grunge guy who can't sing.
Posted 10 years ago by Honeyko    [ Reply ]
 WayUpNorth wrote:
Old Dancin Dude

 

Fark, that's me in 25 years!
Posted 10 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
Classic example of a band that sounds like shit but cuz they luv them in NYC hey they must be geniuses right?
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 ycb661 wrote:
Bill: plz play something from Daydream Nation once in a while
 
I whole heartedly agree! Goo might also have some RP friendly tracks.
Posted 11 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
 Dalebarely wrote:
I think Silversun Pickups listened to this one a few times
 
I was thinking the same thing!
Posted 12 years ago by three_crows    [ Reply ]
 WayUpNorth wrote:
Old Dancin Dude
 

RP-listener...?

PERFECT!!


Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
rather school-bandish!
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Bill: plz play something from Daydream Nation once in a while
Posted 12 years ago by ycb661    [ Reply ]
I think Silversun Pickups listened to this one a few times
Posted 12 years ago by Dalebarely    [ Reply ]
 Old_Pat wrote:
Truth in advertising evidently doesn't apply to band names:
Thurston Moore born '58
Glenn Branca born '48
Kim Gordon born '53
Lee Ranaldo born '56
 WonderLizard wrote:

I call them Sonic Long in the Tooth.

 
 

Well, the band was formed around 1980, so Moore was only about 22.  Of course, Jerry Garcia didn't comply with his band's name until 1995 or so.
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
I heard the first few bars of this song and immediately thought, "OOOO - Hollywood Nights by Bob Seger."  And then I remembered that he doesn't get played here.  I sorta like this song, but damn - not tonight.  I'll analyze it more later, maybe. Or I'll just listen to Juke Kartel.
Posted 12 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
one of the most OVERLOOKED outfits in rock history...
pity.{#Bananajam}
Posted 13 years ago by MiracleDrug    [ Reply ]
 Old_Pat wrote:
Truth in advertising evidently doesn't apply to band names:
Thurston Moore born '58
Glenn Branca born '48
Kim Gordon born '53
Lee Ranaldo born '56
 WonderLizard wrote:

I call them Sonic Long in the Tooth.

 
 
Yeah, but they're still one of the best bands around—completely unafraid of experimentation. That's what keeps 'em young.

Posted 13 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Old Dancin Dude
Posted 13 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
 Old_Pat wrote:
Truth in advertising evidently doesn't apply to band names:
Thurston Moore born '58 - Glenn Branca born '48 - Kim Gordon born '53 - Lee Ranaldo born '56
 
To me, one of the really great things about 'em is that they just keep getting better with every release (to my ears).

Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
I had no idea of their ages, which only leads me to believe even deeper in the fact that you are only as old as you ROCK!{#Bananasplit}

Posted 14 years ago by Xstar    [ Reply ]
Nice song, reminds me a bit of some Broken Social Scene riffs.
Posted 14 years ago by pauleywalnuts    [ Reply ]
 Old_Pat wrote:
Truth in advertising evidently doesn't apply to band names:
Thurston Moore born '58
Glenn Branca born '48
Kim Gordon born '53
Lee Ranaldo born '56
 WonderLizard wrote:

I call them Sonic Long in the Tooth.

 
 
This hurts ... right, Bill? :-)


Posted 15 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
Truth in advertising evidently doesn't apply to band names:
Thurston Moore born '58
Glenn Branca born '48
Kim Gordon born '53
Lee Ranaldo born '56
 WonderLizard wrote:

I call them Sonic Long in the Tooth.

 


Posted 15 years ago by Old_Pat    [ Reply ]
Well, at least they like their sound from 1992 enough to stick with it.

Posted 15 years ago by MrGreg    [ Reply ]
 RadioDoc wrote:
Are they now Sonic Middleaged? {#Lol}

A timeless 7.
 
I call them Sonic Long in the Tooth.

Posted 15 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
They still rock!
Posted 15 years ago by cirruss    [ Reply ]
Meh. This is a lovely song but I've just never been a Sonic Youth fan I guess. I gaveded it a five.


Posted 15 years ago by forge    [ Reply ]
Sonic Youth have a couple other songs, right?  You'd think in 20+ years they could have written at least one other song that Bill would deem play-worthy.  I can think of a couple I'd rather hear.
Posted 15 years ago by queenjill    [ Reply ]
Are they now Sonic Middleaged? {#Lol}

A timeless 7.
Posted 16 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
We need a sheep emote.   Baaaaaah.

Posted 16 years ago by Kittee    [ Reply ]
What a romantic love song!
Posted 16 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
Sonic Youth has ruled for many years!!!!!!!!!!!!{#Hearteyes} If'n you doubt listen to Sister.
Posted 16 years ago by brewmonkey    [ Reply ]
I hear a lot of Clash - Lost In The Supermarket in this.
Posted 16 years ago by finethen    [ Reply ]
poi dog pondering - wood guitar? anyone else hear that?
Posted 16 years ago by cafortier    [ Reply ]
Please nooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!! This was not even good back when it was supposed to be!!
Posted 16 years ago by sarahbean26    [ Reply ]
Thurston's a Dinosaur Jr fan!!! right on This album is great, i was happy to hear it from them. What's it been, 20 years of incredibly good work? these guys are classic.
Posted 16 years ago by out_to_lunch    [ Reply ]
Wizzuvv_oz wrote:
1:55 am - Sonic Youth - Incinerate 1:51 am - The White Stripes - As Ugly As I Seem 1:47 am - Modest Mouse - Missed the Boat
The firefighters hose me down I don't care, I'll burn out anyhow
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Nevermind
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Getting tired of hearing this once a week.
Posted 16 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
a_genuine_find wrote:
'You dosed my soul with gasoline You flicked a match into my brain Incinerate'
1:55 am - Sonic Youth - Incinerate 1:51 am - The White Stripes - As Ugly As I Seem 1:47 am - Modest Mouse - Missed the Boat
Posted 16 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
'You dosed my soul with gasoline You flicked a match into my brain Incinerate' To me, this song is the ultimate description of the devasting betrayal by my ex, I love it's raw energy and stark, dark lyrics. It helped carry me through a very dark time and I love this song.
Posted 17 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
average but only average song zubietag wrote:
Nice but only Nice song
Posted 17 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
Nice but only Nice song
Posted 17 years ago by zubietag    [ Reply ]
I, just this evening, put out a fire that started at the neighbors' front door (smoldering cigs) with my flip flops, so this is a rather timely tune to hear.
Posted 17 years ago by JustineFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by Wuddi    [ Reply ]
SmackDaddy wrote:
But that would mean RP would actually be playing the Feelies. How silly of you - though Volvo is now using them in a commercial.
Wow....the Feelies, I miss those guys (and girl).
Posted 17 years ago by rluking    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by suitep    [ Reply ]
A fine tune.
Posted 17 years ago by conocardium    [ Reply ]
meydele wrote:
I think Thurston Moore is a smart and articulate guy who really knows, understands and loves music. . . it's just that I can't get into the music he actually makes.
Thank you for the clever and courteous tone of your comment. So rare that it must be noted.
Posted 17 years ago by Chumbawamba-1984    [ Reply ]
Not a big fan, but this song grows on me...a 7.
Posted 17 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
Sonic, indeed!
Posted 17 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Austin2Florida wrote:
Didn't recognize them. My memories of Sonic Youth are from the CD "Cool Thing"
Huh. I just got onto them recently. This is exactly my idea of what they sound like. I guess there's a lot of great material for me to listen by these guys.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Beck/Stones/Sonic Youth? Great set!
Posted 17 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
Didn't recognize them. My memories of Sonic Youth are for the CD "Cool Thing"
Posted 17 years ago by Austin2Florida    [ Reply ]
like it this song reminds me of "Spoon"
Posted 17 years ago by didstanbul    [ Reply ]
Wow, that transition almost makes me like this song!! Nice job!!
Posted 17 years ago by loro    [ Reply ]
Tasty!
Posted 17 years ago by skdenfeld    [ Reply ]
very nice, very nice
Posted 17 years ago by Alifreckles50    [ Reply ]
Bill, I didn't know this album was a single. Too bad there aren't others songs on it that could be played.
Posted 17 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
stubbsz wrote:
Came in and thought that was the Feelies.
But that would mean RP would actually be playing the Feelies. How silly of you - though Volvo is now using them in a commercial.
Posted 17 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
musikalia wrote:
Yeah but aren't we all allowed to say what we think? I admit I haven't read every comment here, and there's no need to be nasty about saying you don't like something, but still we're all entitled to our opinion. Just because someone else hates a band or song you love doesn't mean they shouldn't listen to RP. Come on! btw I like this song a lot
Oh, I suggest you browse through some of the comments before you think that this is overreacting. I think you'll find that some of these jokers seem to delight in tearing down music that others like. Since music affects one on an emotional level, this is like attacking someone's religion. Respect runs two ways, folks!
Posted 17 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
musikalia wrote:
Yeah but aren't we all allowed to say what we think?
I think the poster is recognizing that some people just seem to be all full of piss and vinegar, and if they are that miserable and hate the music, heck, why are they here? Thinking their ugly comments are clever? It is depressing to read reams of overt negativity. BTW I like it (this song) too. I never would have thought I liked Sonic Youth if not for RP. They made me give SY, and a thousand other artists, a chance.
Posted 17 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
Kootydog wrote:
Maybe some of the derogatory people commenting here should go off and find other things to do! After all there are plenty of other things to listen to.
Yeah but aren't we all allowed to say what we think? I admit I haven't read every comment here, and there's no need to be nasty about saying you don't like something, but still we're all entitled to our opinion. Just because someone else hates a band or song you love doesn't mean they shouldn't listen to RP. Come on! btw I like this song a lot
Posted 17 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
Hell Yeah....RP is on Fire...Incinerating Actually!! Talking Heads > Tom Waits > (and now) Sonic Youth!!! Thank Ya, Thank Ya Very Much!
Posted 17 years ago by SpaceCase    [ Reply ]
Came in and thought that was the Feelies.
Posted 17 years ago by stubbsz    [ Reply ]
smashin'
Posted 17 years ago by grant    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by oppositelock    [ Reply ]
Unbelievably I just got turned on to these guys last month. I read Neil Youngs comments about them but never got around to it until I started listening to RP as background music.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
I think Thurston Moore is a smart and articulate guy who really knows, understands and loves music. . . it's just that I can't get into the music he actually makes.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
Just bumped up my rating from 8 to 9, this album seems like one that will really get better over time. I keep coming back to it and it sounds fresh each time I hear it.
Posted 17 years ago by etwilson    [ Reply ]
...Kick Ass...!!!!
Posted 17 years ago by eman    [ Reply ]
Well damn. It went from who is this to oh, ok. then to maybe next listen.
Posted 17 years ago by katzendogs    [ Reply ]
Nice job of doing what they do best: creating rich textures of sound that fill any headphones, speakers, or room, not to mention your head! I've always thought they hit a peak with Dirty, and Sonic Nurse was mighty tasty and unexpectedly good, but: how's the rest of this new stuff? Lay some on us, please, Bill -- and thanks heaps for this!
Posted 17 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
saw them open for PJ this year about 6 times. this is the first song of theirs that has stood out since KOOL thing since being above their noise. just listen to that....mmm
Posted 17 years ago by JayA1969    [ Reply ]
LorraineV1 wrote:
Is it me or does the music in this tune completely rip off the Tragically Hip?
It's just you.
Posted 17 years ago by 99    [ Reply ]
LorraineV1 wrote:
Is it me or does the music in this tune completely rip off the Tragically Hip?
Losman wrote:
I'm hearing a little Dinosaur Jr. in there
Sonic Youth were there before. It's the other way around...
Posted 17 years ago by rexi    [ Reply ]
Maybe some of the derogatory people commenting here should go off and find other things to do! After all there are plenty of other things to listen to.
Posted 18 years ago by Kootydog    [ Reply ]
When I hear SY, I think of the suburbs...generic tract housing in the middle of nowhere. I make this obscure reference as praise for the band...not criticism...just to clarify.
Posted 18 years ago by stickers11    [ Reply ]
Lovin'em. Seems that back 'in-the-day' I didn't like them; then I got sober; had a few profound Spiritual experiences (still do from time2time), became MUCH MORE open minded (sans booze & dope) and these fellas rock!!!
Posted 18 years ago by buckskin    [ Reply ]
Great tune, getting a tad too much airplay however. Recently heard Turquoise Boy, and thought it sounded much like an RP tune...serve it up, Bill! :)
Posted 18 years ago by wideasleep1    [ Reply ]
LorraineV1 wrote:
Is it me or does the music in this tune completely rip off the Tragically Hip?
I'm hearing a little Dinosaur Jr. in there
Posted 18 years ago by Losman    [ Reply ]
Is it me or does the music in this tune completely rip off the Tragically Hip?
Posted 18 years ago by LorraineV1    [ Reply ]
That's the last time I go and download a song after hearing it on RP. With the constant spins here and listening to it 25+ times at home have almost killed it for me already...
Posted 18 years ago by djblitz    [ Reply ]
i am a little idiot on the sonic youths world,everybody loves this band, why any album is too important? and vanguardist, i think that this sound exist fromm Can a pixies album, whats new?
Posted 18 years ago by fantomas    [ Reply ]
Didn't think I liked Sonic Youth but everything I've heard on RP so far is pushing my buttons.
Posted 18 years ago by Dave_B    [ Reply ]