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I don't know dick about Sonic Youth, Joy Division, or the Cure.  I know that they have all proved to be important influences for many bands that I DO listen to, and as such I want to check them out (should have ages ago I imagine).  Anyway, I know that these acts have some diehard fans on this forum (at least Joy Division does), and I was wondering if I could get suggestions for their most accessible albums.  I think that more accesible material is a good place to start because it introduces you to a band's idiosyncracies without overwhelming you with them.  Thanks in advance.

Rubby:
As far as the Cure goes, I would get the albums "Head in the Door" or "Disintegration". People will say pornography, which is good, but I think those two are better for an introduction.

E. Spaceman:
I second the Disintegration. For Sonic Youth I'd say the best starting point is Sister, then Murray Street and then EVOL and Daydream Nation. The newest one is the most accessible though.
For Joy Division, Get Closer.

kevin gee:
For Sonic Youth, I'd say there are three different eras you'd have to to see if you like them,

the albums

Sister or Daydream Nation
Dirty
One Thousand Leaves

seem to sum Sonic Youth up the best, in my opinion.

I'd just recommend getting Joy Division's singles CD, Substance, and if you like that, get the box set.

I don't listen to too much Cure but I really like Boys Don't Cry.

Kai:

--- Quote from: E. Spaceman ---I second the Disintegration. For Sonic Youth I'd say the best starting point is Sister, then Murray Street and then EVOL and Daydream Nation. The newest one is the most accessible though.
For Joy Division, Get Closer.
--- End quote ---


I pretty much agree with everything in this post.

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