Sonic Youth / Mudhoney

The Profile

Entry covering the 1988 Sub Pop split single 'Touch Me I'm Sick / Halloween' pairing Sonic Youth and Mudhoney. Sonic Youth are a New York noise/alternative rock band; Mudhoney are a Seattle grunge band.

Sonic Youth formed in New York City in 1981 and are known for noise rock and experimental alternative work. Mudhoney formed in Seattle in 1988 and are associated with the early grunge scene and Sub Pop; Mudhoney's 'Superfuzz Bigmuff' is a notable release. The split single was issued by Sub Pop in 1988 and reissued in Europe by Glitterhouse (as noted in the review).

A highly positive DeBaser review celebrating the Sub Pop 1988 split single. The reviewer praises Sonic Youth's noisy, intense take on 'Touch Me I'm Sick' and Mudhoney's extended, blues-noise 'Halloween'. Production and historical context (Sub Pop, Jack Endino) are highlighted.