schizophrenia or...billie jean.

no. definitely schizophrenia.

satan is boring :P...

nah... um 'diamond sea' or 'candle' methinks

I don't think I woud attempt to indoctrinate someone into Sonic Youth just based on the strength of one song. I don't think that would be an accurate or thorough representation of such an enormously ecclectic and varied band. I suppose for arguments sake I would say The Sprawl if I had to pick 1 song

so... The Sprawl.

good choice.

Teenage Riot.

express way to yr. skull, definitley. perfectly cuts off and captures thier transition between atonal noise punk to grandioise noisy pop music, and the riffs, and the chorus, are some of the most explosive things ive ever heard in rock music. an incredible song.

I'm quite surprised nobody mentioned Silver Rocket. It's got it all: the energy, the noise bridge and great singing. Plus it's a neat poppy song that can get people hooked in less than 4 minutes.

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"stones" is definitive for SY. it simply takes the same riff at the end that was at the beginning:

"androgynous mind"
"diamond sea" also.

I'd pick Mote. Sums SY up perfectly, the catchy melodies and the insane feedback at the end.

Sonic Youth have a definition to define?

I was going to say the same thing.

I think I'd really have to go with an overall album or even a carefully chosen compilation as a means to introduce someone to Sonic Youth.

I'm surprised no one picked Silver Rocket...