Download or read book Sonic Youth's Daydream Nation written by Matthew Stearns and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2007-03-20 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Daydream Nation is the kind of gorgeous monstrosity (born of extremes, rife with difficulties, and mythic in proportion) that can crush the will of the most resilient, well-intentioned listener if the necessary preparations haven't been made. Matthew Stearns explores the album from a range of angles, including a track-by-track analysis and a look at the historical and cultural context within which the album was made. Featuring a foreword by Lee Ranaldo and exclusive interviews with the band, this truly is the definitive guide to Daydream Nation.