The Eternal is the 16th studio album by Sonic Youth, released by Matador Records on June 9, 2009, their first on that label. It is their first studio album in three years (since Rather Ripped), making it the band's longest delay between studio albums. The album was released digitally, on CD, and as a double LP, in both a standard and a "Buy Early Get Now" (BEGN) edition.
The cover art was painted by John Fahey. The album is dedicated to Ron Ashet...
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The Eternal is the 16th studio album by Sonic Youth, released by Matador Records on June 9, 2009, their first on that label. It is their first studio album in three years (since Rather Ripped), making it the band's longest delay between studio albums. The album was released digitally, on CD, and as a double LP, in both a standard and a "Buy Early Get Now" (BEGN) edition.
The cover art was painted by John Fahey. The album is dedicated to Ron Asheton.
After Rather Ripped, the band left Geffen Records. They signed with Matador in 2008, and began working on new music. Fans were informed daily of the album's recording progress on the social-networking site Twitter.
All songs written and composed by Sonic Youth.
An early review by Clash said "the album shows signs of life and heart-wrenching vitality that secures its makers’ position at the forefront of American rock music".
In a "Critic's Choice" review for The New York Times, Ben Ratliff compared the album to two of their albums from the...
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