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Poetic Wax: Music History Hidden in the Grooves

Poetic Wax: Music History Hidden in the Grooves

Music:Music History

The Censorship of

The Censorship of "Sister" by Sonic Youth

2025-03-16
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Twice censored, this is the story of Sonic Youth's pivotal release "Sister" from 1987, how and why the album's unique cover art got those black boxes, and the story of the photographer that sparked the change.

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