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Lee Ranaldo

LEE RANALDO

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About

Lee Ranaldo is a songwriter with 460 credits across their career. Best known for their work with Sonic Youth, Lee Ranaldo's songwriting spans 227 tracks. Beyond writing, they have also contributed 33 production credits.

Songwriting

Written by Lee Ranaldo

224 tracks · 12 artists

Sonic Youth

211 tracks

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The Cribs

2 tracks

  • Be SafeLyrics

Mantar (3)

2 tracks

  • 100%

Mudhoney

1 track

  • HalloweenLyrics
  • Lil Peep1
  • Cypress Hill1
  • Cat Power1
  • Babes in Toyland1
  • Yeah Yeah Yeahs1
  • Christina Rosenvinge1
  • Alan Licht1
  • Jim O’Rourke1
Production

Produced by Lee Ranaldo

33 tracks · 6 artists

Babes in Toyland

17 tracks

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You Am I

12 tracks

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Lee Ranaldo

1 track

  • Can't Leave Her BehindLyrics

Eddie Vedder

1 track

  • All Along the WatchtowerLyrics
  • Sonic Youth1
  • Stephen Malkmus1
Guitar

Guitar — Lee Ranaldo

125 tracks · 9 artists

Sonic Youth

115 tracks

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Christina Rosenvinge

2 tracks

  • Nickel Song
  • Window

Oneohtrix Point Never

2 tracks

  • KrumvilleLyrics
  • World OutsideLyrics

Epic Soundtracks

1 track

  • Fallen Down
  • Further (3)1
  • ConDemek1
  • Laura Jane Grace1
  • Phill Niblock1
  • Stephen Malkmus1
Vocals

Vocals — Lee Ranaldo

35 tracks · 2 artists

Sonic Youth

34 tracks

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Christina Rosenvinge

1 track

  • Nickel Song
Electric Guitar

Electric Guitar — Lee Ranaldo

14 tracks · 3 artists

Sonic Youth

10 tracks

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Suzanne Vega

2 tracks

  • Ludlow StreetLyrics
  • Zephyr & ILyrics

Lee Ranaldo

2 tracks

  • Live @ Sensational Fix
  • Passo Galambra
Background Vocals

Background Vocals — Lee Ranaldo

11 tracks · 2 artists

Sonic Youth

10 tracks

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Dinosaur Jr.

1 track

  • Little Fury ThingsLyrics
Arranger

Arranger — Lee Ranaldo

9 tracks · 1 artist

Sonic Youth

9 tracks

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Performer

Performer — Lee Ranaldo

5 tracks · 1 artist

Sonic Youth

5 tracks

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Mixing Engineer

Mixing Engineer — Lee Ranaldo

3 tracks · 3 artists

Lee Ranaldo

1 track

  • Can't Leave Her BehindLyrics

Eddie Vedder

1 track

  • All Along the WatchtowerLyrics

Stephen Malkmus

1 track

  • Ballad of a Thin ManLyrics
Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic Guitar — Lee Ranaldo

2 tracks · 2 artists

Sonic Youth

1 track

  • OrLyrics

Lee Ranaldo

1 track

  • Can't Leave Her BehindLyrics
Organ

Organ — Lee Ranaldo

2 tracks · 1 artist

Sonic Youth

2 tracks

  • Sympathy for the StrawberryLyrics
  • I Love You Golden BlueLyrics
Voice

Voice — Lee Ranaldo

2 tracks · 2 artists

Christina Rosenvinge

1 track

  • Window

Jim O’Rourke

1 track

  • Bloomington, Indiana
Bass

Bass — Lee Ranaldo

1 track · 1 artist

Sonic Youth

1 track

  • Protect Me YouLyrics
Engineer

Engineer — Lee Ranaldo

1 track · 1 artist

Babes in Toyland

1 track

  • Handsome & GretelLyrics
Feedback Pedal

Feedback Pedal — Lee Ranaldo

1 track · 1 artist

Sonic Youth

1 track

  • Crème BrûléeLyrics
Piano

Piano — Lee Ranaldo

1 track · 1 artist

Sonic Youth

1 track

  • SuperstarLyrics
Recording Engineer

Recording Engineer — Lee Ranaldo

1 track · 1 artist

Lee Ranaldo

1 track

  • Can't Leave Her BehindLyrics
Remix

Remix — Lee Ranaldo

1 track · 1 artist

Pluramon

1 track

  • Microchip, Shit! My Cock Is Analog
Rhythm Guitar

Rhythm Guitar — Lee Ranaldo

1 track · 1 artist

Eddie Vedder

1 track

  • All Along the WatchtowerLyrics
Synthesizer

Synthesizer — Lee Ranaldo

1 track · 1 artist

Sonic Youth

1 track

  • SuperstarLyrics
Tambourine

Tambourine — Lee Ranaldo

1 track · 1 artist

Eddie Vedder

1 track

  • All Along the WatchtowerLyrics
Tape Loops

Tape Loops — Lee Ranaldo

1 track · 1 artist

Sonic Youth

1 track

  • SuperstarLyrics
Artists

Associated Artists

Sonic Youth

Sonic Youth

194 tracks

Babes in Toyland

Babes in Toyland

18 tracks

You Am I

You Am I

12 tracks

Lee Ranaldo

Lee Ranaldo

3 tracks

Christina Rosenvinge

Christina Rosenvinge

3 tracks

Suzanne Vega

Suzanne Vega

2 tracks

Oneohtrix Point Never

Oneohtrix Point Never

2 tracks

The Cribs

The Cribs

2 tracks

Jim O’Rourke

Jim O’Rourke

1 track

Epic Soundtracks

Epic Soundtracks

1 track

Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Yeah Yeah Yeahs

1 track

Phill Niblock

Phill Niblock

1 track

Pluramon

Pluramon

1 track

Eddie Vedder

Eddie Vedder

1 track

Stephen Malkmus

Stephen Malkmus

1 track

Dinosaur Jr.

Dinosaur Jr.

1 track

Lil Peep

Lil Peep

1 track

Mantar (3)

Mantar (3)

1 track

Further (3)

Further (3)

1 track

Mudhoney

Mudhoney

1 track

Discography

Albums

Three Chords and a Sword: Solo Cover Versions 1988-2021

Three Chords and a Sword: Solo Cover Versions 1988-2021

Alan Licht

2021

Grungetown Hooligans II

Mantar (3)

2020

Bloomington, Indiana ... Autumn

Jim O’Rourke

2010

Live @ Sensational Fix

Lee Ranaldo

2008

Men’s Needs, Women’s Needs, Whatever

Men’s Needs, Women’s Needs, Whatever

The Cribs

2007

Continental 62

Christina Rosenvinge

2006

Rather Ripped

Rather Ripped

Sonic Youth

2006

G2,44+/x2

Phill Niblock

2002

Bit Sand Riders

Pluramon

2000

Goodbye 20th Century

Sonic Youth

1999

Cerrado

Christina Rosenvinge

1997

Technological Shack Job

ConDemek

1997

Experimental Jet Set, Trash and No Star

Experimental Jet Set, Trash and No Star

Sonic Youth

1994

Grip Tape L.P.

Further (3)

1992

Rise Above

Epic Soundtracks

1992

Sister

Sister

Sonic Youth

1987

Evol

Evol

Sonic Youth

1986

If I Were A Carpenter

If I Were A Carpenter

Dishwalla

Bad Moon Rising

Bad Moon Rising

Sonic Youth

Washing Machine

Washing Machine

Sonic Youth

 Sgt. Pepper Knew My Father

Sgt. Pepper Knew My Father

The Wedding Present

100%

100%

Sonic Youth

The Diamond Sea

The Diamond Sea

Sonic Youth

Sonic Nurse

Sonic Nurse

Sonic Youth

Goo

Goo

Sonic Youth

TRANSA

TRANSA

Arthur Baker

My So-Called Life (Music From the Television Series)

My So-Called Life (Music From the Television Series)

Sonic Youth

Daydream Nation

Daydream Nation

Sonic Youth

Master=Dik

Master=Dik

Sonic Youth

Goo Demos

Goo Demos

Sonic Youth

Like a Hurricane - A Tribute to Neil Young

Like a Hurricane - A Tribute to Neil Young

The Flaming Lips

I’m Not There (Original Soundtrack)

I’m Not There (Original Soundtrack)

Los Lobos

Smiles, Vibes & Harmony: A Tribute to Brian Wilson

Smiles, Vibes & Harmony: A Tribute to Brian Wilson

Sonic Youth

Judgment Night (Music From the Motion Picture)

Judgment Night (Music From the Motion Picture)

De La Soul

Hi Fi Way

Hi Fi Way

You Am I

NYC Ghosts & Flowers

NYC Ghosts & Flowers

Sonic Youth

You’re Living All Over Me

You’re Living All Over Me

Dinosaur Jr.

The Eternal

The Eternal

Sonic Youth

Dirty Boots

Dirty Boots

Sonic Youth

Youth Against Fascism

Youth Against Fascism

Sonic Youth

Murray Street

Murray Street

Sonic Youth

The Destroyed Room: B-Sides and Rarities

The Destroyed Room: B-Sides and Rarities

Sonic Youth

Sonic Youth EP 2006 Reissue

Sonic Youth EP 2006 Reissue

Sonic Youth

Helen Lundberg / Eyeliner

Helen Lundberg / Eyeliner

Sonic Youth

Druken Butterfly

Druken Butterfly

Sonic Youth

Beauty & Crime

Beauty & Crime

Suzanne Vega

Touch Me I’m Sick/Halloween

Touch Me I’m Sick/Halloween

Mudhoney

Sonic Youth

Sonic Youth

Sonic Youth

Buddy Series Vol. 1

Buddy Series Vol. 1

Sonic Youth

A Thousand Leaves

A Thousand Leaves

Sonic Youth

Most Popular

Top Tracks

Kool Thing

Kool Thing

Sonic Youth

Teen Age Riot

Teen Age Riot

Sonic Youth

Schizophrenia

Sonic Youth

Incinerate

Incinerate

Sonic Youth

Tunic (Song for Karen)

Sonic Youth

Fuck Fame

Lil Peep

Bull in the Heather

Bull in the Heather

Sonic Youth

Superstar

Sonic Youth

Dirty Boots

Sonic Youth

Be Safe

The Cribs

100%

100%

Sonic Youth

Little Fury Things

Little Fury Things

Dinosaur Jr.