Hendrix Necro
Sonic Youth · Other Songs - Sonic Youth
You think you can ignore
You think I'm just a girl
Girl who knows the score
I want to be free
I want to be free
I want to be free
It ain't on my T.V.
I go walking down like this
Black boys call me howdy huzz
I go walking down the street
White boys call me sugar treat
I want to be free
I want to be free
I want to be free
It ain't on MTV
You know what's best for me
It's called astrology
You know what's best for me
You vote lobotomy
Shake, don't shake [x 12]
You know what's best for me
It's called astrology
You vote what's best for me
I want to be free
I want to be free
I want to be free
It ain't on my TV
Hendrix Necro
Sonic Youth's "Hendrix Necro" stands as a pivotal track within the band's experimental catalog, reflecting their deep engagement with the legacy of Jimi Hendrix. Released during a period where the group frequently deconstructed rock structures to explore noise and texture, the song embodies the band's signature blend of grunge and art rock. It serves as a sonic homage, utilizing distorted guitars and unconventional rhythms to reinterpret the spirit of 1960s psychedelia through a modern, post-punk lens. The recording captures the raw energy characteristic of Sonic Youth's live performances and studio experimentation, positioning the piece as a significant contribution to the alternative music canon of the 1990s. Its enduring presence in their discography highlights the band's commitment to pushing boundaries while paying tribute to foundational figures in rock history.