Incinerate
Sonic Youth · Rather Ripped [2006]
Replaced it with a grenade blast
Incinerate (4x)
The firefighters hose me down
I don't care, I'll burn out anyhow
It's four-alarm girl, nothing to see
I hear the sirens come for me
You dosed my soul with gasoline
You flicked a match into my brain
Incinerate (4x)
The firefighters are so nice
I remember you so cold as ice
Now flames are licking at your feet
Sirens come to put me out of misery
You wave your torch into my eyes
Flamethrower lover burning mind
Incinerate (8x)
Incinerate - Sonic Youth
Sonic Youth's "Incinerate" stands as a potent example of the band's late-period intensity, blending their signature noise-rock textures with a driving, industrial rhythm. Recorded for the 2006 compilation "Rather Ripped," the track exemplifies the group's evolution from their 1980s post-punk roots into a more abrasive, electronic-infused sound. Featuring the band's characteristic interplay between distorted guitars and raw vocals, the recording captures the chaotic energy that defined their final years. As part of a collection of rare and unreleased material, "Incinerate" serves as a testament to Sonic Youth's enduring influence on alternative rock and their willingness to push the boundaries of their musical identity well into the new millennium.