Psychic Hearts | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | May 9, 1995[1] | |||
Recorded | 1994–1995 | |||
Studio | New York City | |||
Genre | Indie rock | |||
Length | 65:37 | |||
Label | Geffen | |||
Producer | Thurston Moore | |||
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Psychic Hearts is the debut solo studio album by former Sonic Youth member Thurston Moore released in 1995 through Geffen Records. The album was remastered and reissued in 2006. The two-record vinyl version of the reissue contains bonus tracks on the fourth album side where on the original vinyl release the fourth side had a drawing by cover artist Rita Ackermann etched directly into the vinyl.
The album makes reference to Yoko Ono and Patti Smith. Sonic Youth have made many Patti Smith references and tributes throughout their career.
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [2] |
Christgau's Consumer Guide | [3] |
Entertainment Weekly | B+[4] |
NME | 7/10[5] |
Pitchfork | 7.6/10[6] |
Rolling Stone | [7] |
Spin (1995) | 6/10[8] |
Spin (2007) | [9] |
When Psychic Hearts was re-released in 2006, it was praised by critic Brandon Stosuy of Pitchfork.[10]
All songs written by Thurston Moore.