Starpower
Sonic Youth
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Band FormationThe song "Starpower" was released by Sonic Youth, an American experimental rock band formed in 1980. The band consisted of Kim Gordon, Thurston Moore, Lee Ranaldo, and Steve Shelley. Their music was a combination of punk, no wave, noise rock and grunge.
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Album ReleaseThe song "Starpower" is part of Sonic Youth's "EVOL" album which was released on May 1986. It was the band's third studio album.
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Label ClassificationThe album that includes the song "Starpower" was released under the SST Records, an American independent record label that was formed in 1978.
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Song TimingThe song "Starpower" has a duration of 4 minutes and 17 seconds, making it one of the longest tracks on the "EVOL" album.
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VocalsThe lead vocals for "Starpower" are provided by Kim Gordon, who was not only a band member but also the bassist for Sonic Youth.
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Musical Style"Starpower" is known for its haunting melody and distorted guitar sounds which are iconic of Sonic Youth's sound.
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Reception & LegacyThe album "EVOL", including the song "Starpower", was highly praised by musical critics for its innovative and experimental approach to rock and is considered an important influence in the subsequent development of indie rock, noise rock, and grunge.
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Cover VersionThe band "Flowers of Romance" covered the song "Starpower" in their “Sonic Flower Groove” album. This gives an idea of the impactful role "Starpower" had on influencing the punk and gothic rock genres.
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Live Performances"Starpower" has often been included in the set lists of Sonic Youth’s concerts, demonstrating its critical importance to the band’s repertoire.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Starpower" are said to be ghostly and cryptic, a common feature of many Sonic Youth songs, creating intrigue and sparking interpretation discussions among fans.
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