Being born a bit too late and without the proper context, I really can’t say that Daydream Nation is my favorite SY album. Sure, I’ll acknowledge that it is likely the most significant, and also that it is truly great, but my favorite? ...more
Tiny Mix Tapes
Rather Ripped comes off as a collection of good-and-great songs, but it just isn't up there with their best. ...more
The Independent
Back to a quartet again with the departure of the sonic auxiliary Jim ORourke, Sonic Youth turn in one of their tighter, more focused sets with Rather Ripped, an album named after a celebrated underground comic book. ...more
InsidePulse
A slightly less acidic Sonic Youth sounds like a treat. ...more
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