Bad Moon Rising
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Bad Moon Rising is the second studio album by American rock band Sonic Youth, released on March 29, 1985, by Blast First and Homestead Records. The album is loosely themed around the dark side of America, including references to obsession, insanity, Charles Manson, heavy metal, Satanism, and early European settlers' encounters with Native Americans.

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Release details

Released
1985
Type
Album
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Homestead Records
Blast First

Professional reviews

Source Rating
Chicago Tribune (Greg Kot – September 27, 1992)
2.5/5 stars
The Village Voice (Robert Christgau – August 27, 1985)B
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3.6

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Last updated: September 20th, 2009

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