Halloween

Sonic Youth

About Halloween

"Touch Me I'm Sick/Halloween" is a split single by American alternative rock bands Sonic Youth and Mudhoney, released in December 1988 by the independent record label Sub Pop. Prior to the release of Mudhoney's "Touch Me I'm Sick" single in March 1988, Bruce Pavitt sent a five-song Mudhoney tape to Sonic Youth for the band's opinion. Sonic Youth immediately proposed a split single where each band covered the other. Sonic Youth covered "Touch Me I'm Sick", while Mudhoney covered Sonic Youth's "Halloween". The split single was released on 7" vinyl as a limited edition by Sub Pop in December 1988. It was released on 12" vinyl in the UK by Blast First in January 1989, and in Germany in 1990 by Glitterhouse Records. Sonic Youth's "Touch Me I'm Sick" cover was later included on the deluxe edition of Daydream Nation, released on June 12, 2007, while Mudhoney's cover of "Halloween" was featured in the 2008 deluxe edition reissue of Superfuzz Bigmuff. The front and back cover photographs were taken by Charles Peterson. 


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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 A. GODRON, LEE M. RANALDO, ROBERT BERT, THURSTON J. MOORE

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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14 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Halloween" is a song that falls under the alternative rock, noise rock, and grunge genres.
Original Artist
Although both Mudhoney and Sonic Youth have recorded versions of "Halloween", the song was originally written and performed by Sonic Youth.
Year of Release
The original Sonic Youth version of "Halloween" was released in 1985.
Label
Both versions of the song were published under the Sub Pop label, a record label known for its contributions to the grunge music scene.
Inspiration
The song "Halloween" was inspired by the holiday of the same name, giving it a spooky and eerie tone.
Album
The Sonic Youth's version of "Halloween" can be found on their album "Bad Moon Rising".
Mudhoney's Version
Mudhoney, another notable figure in the grunge and alternative rock scene, released their cover of "Halloween" in 1988 as part of a split single with Sonic Youth.
B Side
In Mudhoney's cover release, "Halloween" was actually the B side, with "Touch Me I'm Sick" being the A side.
Collaboration
Notably, both bands - Mudhoney and Sonic Youth - are known for contributing immensely to the development of the grunge movement in the late '80s and early '90s.
Signature Sonic Youth sound
"Halloween" is characterized by its heavy use of distortion and feedback, typical elements of Sonic Youth's sound.
Unorthodox Tuning
Typical of Sonic Youth, their version of "Halloween" employs unorthodox guitar tuning which adds to the song's unique sound.
Live Performances
The song "Halloween" is often a staple during Halloween-themed concerts and has been performed live by both bands.
Lyrics
The lyrics depict a woman's terror on Halloween night, reflecting the terror and darkness associated with the same.
Wide Reception
Despite its eerie sound, "Halloween" is highly regarded and received broad appreciation and recognition in the alternative rock community.

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