Flower

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"Flower" is a song by American alternative rock band Sonic Youth. It was originally released as a 12" single (listed as "Flower (Use the Word)") in 1985 by UK record label Blast First, with "Satan Is Boring" as the B-side. This version was quickly withdrawn at the band's request. In January 1986, Blast First and the band's American label, Homestead Records, both released "Flower" as a 12" backed by "Halloween"; the first run of the UK edition was on yellow/orange vinyl. Blast First also issued the song as a 7" single in edited form, retitled "Flower (Anti-Fuckword Radio Edit)"), with a backwards version, "Rewolf (Special Natas Mix)", on the flipside. "Flower", "Halloween" and "Satan Is Boring" were all later included on the Geffen Records CD reissue of Sonic Youth's 1985 album Bad Moon Rising. 


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1985
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Sonic Youth

Sonic Youth is an American alternative rock band from New York City, formed in 1981. Their most recent lineup consisted of Thurston Moore (guitar and vocals), Kim Gordon (bass guitar, vocals, and guitar), Lee Ranaldo (guitar and vocals), Steve Shelley (drums), and Mark Ibold (guitar and bass). more »

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Written by: KIM GORDON, LEE M. RANALDO, ROBERT BERT, THURSTON J. MOORE

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12 facts about this song

Group Background
"Flower" is a track by Sonic Youth, an influential American rock band that originated from New York City in 1981.
Band Members
During the time of recording the song, the band lineup consisted of Thurston Moore, Kim Gordon, Lee Ranaldo, and Steve Shelley.
Debut Year
The song "Flower" was first released in 1985.
Album Details
Later, in 1986, it was included in the band's third studio album 'Evol'.
Music Genres
Sonic Youth is widely recognized for their experimental approach to rock music, and "Flower" mirrors their unique fusion of indie rock, noise-rock, post-punk, and alternative rock.
Lyrics Theme
Lyrically, the track is cryptic, expressing the band's well-known penchant for avant-garde lyrics.
Kim Gordon
"Flower" is predominantly performed by Kim Gordon, the band's bassist and one of their vocalists.
Unique Sound
"Flower" showcases characteristics of Sonic Youth’s distinct style - turning traditional guitar tuning on its head and creating melodies out of “noise".
Track Influence
As with much of Sonic Youth's work, "Flower", despite not being a commercial success, has been influential in the development of genres like grunge and indie rock.
Record Label
The song was released via the independent record label, SST Records, that was a major player in the American indie scene during the era.
Iconic Artwork
The artwork for the 'Evol' album, including "Flower", was created by legendary independent record producer Mike Kelley.
Recorded Place
The album, including the song "Flower", was recorded at Before Christ Studios in Brooklyn.

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