[Washing Machine]

I voted Daydream Nation (because its my favourite album ever). I think of the 80's as a whole as one sonic youth era...i dont know why.

The Holy Trinity thing I disagree slightly with, because I just cant, try as I may (and I do love 'Beauty Lies In The Eye' and SZ) get into Sister...for me the best 3 Sonic Youth albums are Daydream Nation, Bad Moon Rising and EVOL....So the 80's are my favourite SY decade

Someone mentioned it earilier but 'Daydream Nation' evokes such an emotional response, its one of those albums that reminds me of all the good times in life. Nostalgia can have a huge impact on the way we view music. Its one of the reasons I still hold dear those early System of a Down records (dispite their mighty uncoolness). Everytime I listen to them I remember being 14 hanging out with my friends, getting drunk for the first time and ranting for hours about how screwed up everything is (classic Linklater stuff...you know the score). Daydream Nation is such an anthamic, joyous album it immediately brings back those memories thats why I love it.....anyways im perhaps more nostagic than an 18 year old should be!