With Rather Ripped, Sonic Youth delivers their 14th studio album, marking a shift toward melodic structures without sacrificing the raw energy that defines their sound. Crafted in New York and Amherst studios in late 2005 and early 2006, the record highlights the band's distinctive fusion of approachable songcraft and their signature edge, providing longtime fans and new listeners alike with a fresh but unmistakably Sonic Youth experience.
This newly remastered edition from Geffen Records presents the album as never before, drawing from the original stereo analog masters for enhanced sonic depth. Including a printed insert and newly updated artwork, this release offers a unique way to revisit or discover the band’s more accessible yet experimental side, with memorable tracks that showcase both their classic innovation and melodic prowess.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Geffen Records
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 07/15/2016
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TRACKS
A1. Reena
A2. Incinerate
A3. Do You Believe In Rapture?
A4. Sleepin Around
A5. What A Waste
A6. Jams Run Free
B1. Rats
B2. Turquoise Boy
B3. Lights Out
B4. The Neutral
B5. Pink Steam
B6. Or
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