Released 20 years ago this June
Rather Ripped
Sonic Youth · 2006
62 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · experimental rock
A vibrant blend of melodic hooks and experimental textures, radiating both warmth and dissonance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- gradual builds and payoffs
- layered, dense sonic textures
- long, immersive listening sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, 'Rather Ripped' marked Sonic Youth's return after a brief hiatus following their 2004 album 'Sonic Nurse'. This album showcased the band’s evolution towards more accessible songwriting while retaining their signature experimental edge. It came at a time when alternative rock was evolving, reflecting both nostalgia and innovation in their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- My Bloody Valentine· The Velvet Underground· Swans
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Reena 3:47
- 2 Incinerate 4:55
- 3 Do You Believe in Rapture? 3:11
- 4 Sleepinʼ Around 3:42
- 5 What a Waste 3:33
- 6 Jams Run Free 3:52
- 7 Rats 4:24
- 8 Turquoise Boy 6:14
- 9 Lights Out 3:32
- 10 The Neutral 4:09
- 11 Pink Steam 6:57
- 12 Or 3:29
- 13 Helen Lundeberg 4:38
- 14 Eyeliner 5:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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