Sonic Reducer

Pearl Jam

About Sonic Reducer

"Sonic Reducer" is a punk rock song written by Cheetah Chrome and David Thomas during their tenure in Rocket from the Tombs, which made its recorded debut on the Dead Boys 1977 album Young, Loud and Snotty with a change of lyrics that were rewritten by Stiv Bators. The song is widely regarded as a punk classic and has been covered by bands as varied as Guns N' Roses, Overkill, Pearl Jam, Veislakt, Foetus, Dozer, Leeway, Die Toten Hosen and Saves the Day. The song appeared on the UK compilation album "New Wave", produced by UK actor and mystic, Pete Knobbler. The song was sampled on the Beastie Boys song "An Open Letter to NYC" on their 2004 album To The 5 Boroughs. It is also featured on the skateboarding video game Tony Hawk's Underground 2 and Tony Hawk's American Wasteland (by Saves the Day). It was also performed by fictional punk rock outfit Hard Core Logo in Bruce McDonald's 1997 mockumentary, Hard Core Logo. 


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2003
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I don't need anyone, don't need no mom and dad
Don't need no good advice, don't need no human rights
I got some news for you, don't even need you too
I got my time machine, got my 'lectronic dream
Sonic reducer, ain't no loser...oh...
Got a sonic reducer, sonic reducer...

People out on the streets, they don't know who I am
I watch them from my room, they are just passing by
I'm not just anyone, said I'm not just anyone
I got my time machine, got my little 'lectronic dream
Sonic reducer, ain't no loser...oh...
Sonic reducer, sonic reducer...ahhh...

I'll be your bearer soon, love on some cotton doom
Things will be different then, the sun will rise from here
Then I'll be ten feet tall, then you'll be nothing at all
I got my time machine, got my 'lectronic dream
Sonic reducer, ain't no loser...oh...
Sonic reducer, sonic reducer...oh...
Sonic reducer, sonic reducer...yeah...
Sonic reducer, sonic reducer, sonic reducer...oh...

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Pearl Jam is an American rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1990. Since its inception, the band's line-up has included Eddie Vedder (vocals), Stone Gossard (guitar), Jeff Ament (bass), and Mike McCready (guitar). The band's current drummer is Matt Cameron, also of Soundgarden, who has been with the band since 1998. more »

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Written by: STIV BATORS, CHEETAH CHROME, JIMMY ZERO, JOHNNY BLITZ, DAVID THOMAS, JEFF MAGNUM

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Facts About "Sonic Reducer" by Dead Boys
"Sonic Reducer" is considered a staple of the punk rock music genre. - The song initially appeared on Dead Boys' debut studio album, "Young Loud and Snotty", which was released in 1977. - It was also released as a single, with the b-side being a cover of “Hey Little Girl.”
Facts About "Sonic Reducer" by Overkill
Overkill, an American thrash metal band, covers "Sonic Reducer" on their cover album "Coverkill," which was released in 1999. - Overkill's cover version is seen as a tribute to the punk rock roots of thrash metal.
Facts About "Sonic Reducer" by Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam has regularly performed "Sonic Reducer" live, starting from their early years. - The band's first released recording of "Sonic Reducer" was included on their 1992 holiday single. - Pearl Jam's version also features on their live album, "Live on Two Legs".
Facts About "Sonic Reducer" by Rocket from the Tombs
"Sonic Reducer" was actually first written and performed by Rocket from the Tombs. - The song was a collaborative effort between David Thomas and Cheetah Chrome. - Rocket from the Tombs recorded the initial demo version of "Sonic Reducer" during the mid-1970s, - However, it was never officially released until it appeared on the 2002 compilation album "The Day the Earth Met the Rocket from the Tombs."

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