#171 Sonic Youth, 'Daydream Nation' (1988)

‘Daydream Nation,’ Sonic Youth’s fifth record, is widely regarded as their best work. The album drew the attention of David Geffen Company Records, who signed the band on their following record, ‘Goo’ (#358). The album utilised unconventional guitar tunings and often resulted in extended jams with many songs extending past the 7 minute mark. Thurston Moore’s prolific songwriting, coupled with the length of the songs resulted in this record being released as a double album.