“When You Sleep” is a study in contrast. On the one hand, its overblown guitars sound like they’ll rupture your eardrums if you turn the volume up even just a smidge too much. And yet, the song’s undeniably delicate, its flute-like melody working its way into your subconscious alongside Kevin Shields and Bilinda Butcher’s yearning vocals and sensual lyrics.

“When You Sleep” is a pure sonic rush of delirium that remains as fresh and groundbreaking — and gorgeous — today as it did back in 1992, and it no doubt inspired countless Jazzmaster and effects pedal purchases in its wake.