I haven't listened to any new Sonic Youth cds for years but have always had a soft spot in my heart for some of their earlier music (Daydream Nation, Goo, Dirty) and for their ability to switch between pop, noise and experimental music. Also Kim Gordon is an indie icon who should be revered by all.
Rather Ripped is full of low key lo-fi songs which buzz and drift along quite nicely. They aren't re-inventing the indie post-rock wheel but it is quite good. There aren't any songs which stand out but almost all of them are good. I didn't care much for 'Helen Lundeberg' or 'Or' and generally prefer the Kim Gordon tracks 'What a waste' and 'The Neutral'. This is not very experimental cd so there are no 20 minute sound collages or feedback drenched songs.
The coolest kids in school aren't kids any more but they are still relevant. I'm looking forward to their new cd this year to see what direction they'll go in next.
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