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Sonic Youth - Rather Ripped (US Original) Vinyl rip in 24 Bit/96 Khz + CD
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Kel bazar
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Date :
26 Jul 2011 10:39:23
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Sonic Youth - Rather Ripped (2006)
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/96kHz --> 16-bit/44kHz | FLAC (Tracks) , artworks | Stereo | 1,08 Go, 314 Mb | 5% RAR Recovery
Styles: Alternative Rock | RapidShare + Fileserve Download
Mastered By Ray Janos @ Sterling Sound, NYC
Geffen Records
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/96kHz --> 16-bit/44kHz | FLAC (Tracks) , artworks | Stereo | 1,08 Go, 314 Mb | 5% RAR Recovery
Styles: Alternative Rock | RapidShare + Fileserve Download
Mastered By Ray Janos @ Sterling Sound, NYC
Geffen Records
| “ | Considering that Sonic Youth lost Jim O'Rourke and found the custom-tweaked, irreplaceable guitars that were stolen in 1999 before heading into the studio to make Rather Ripped, it seemed that the album could be a big departure from what they'd been doing on Murray Street and Sonic Nurse -- possibly a return to the kind of music they could only make with those instruments, or perhaps an entirely different approach that reflected their revamped, old-is-new-again lineup. Rather Ripped ends up being of a piece with their previous two albums, and often plays like a stripped-down, slightly less-inspired Sonic Nurse. Once again, Kim Gordon contributes some of the best tracks here; "Reena" and "Jams Run Free" are equal parts dreamy and driving, while "The Neutral" is a sweet, low-key love song. Thurston Moore contributes a gently but powerfully political track à la Sonic Nurse's "Peace Attack" with "Do You Believe in Rapture?," a reflection on peace and apocalypse that's mostly serene, even if the guitar harmonics throughout the song add shivers of doubt and tension. "Rats" is a standard-issue Lee Ranaldo song, freewheeling and poetic (and with lines like "Let me place you in my past/With other precious toys," it has the sharpest lyrics on Rather Ripped), even if it's not quite as amazing as the previous album's "New Hampshire." Rather Ripped's rock songs are solid, but not amazing -- the interplay of Moore's and Ranaldo's guitars and Steve Shelley's drumming are the best things about "Sleepin' Around" and "What a Waste." Actually, the more atmospheric songs end up being some of the most compelling. "Lights Out" reeks of whispery, late-night cool, and the closing track, "Or," is one of the sparest and most oddly unsettling songs Sonic Youth has done in a while (not to mention a reminder that quiet doesn't always mean peaceful in this band's world). Rather Ripped is also surprisingly lean, with the songs on its first half feeling so tightly structured that they seem like radio edits. Only "Turquoise Boy" and "Pink Steam" really open up and deliver Sonic Youth's famously sprawling, jam-based sound. If Rather Ripped is a tiny bit disappointing, it's only because the band's playing outpaces their songwriting ever so slightly. It's a solidly good album, and if taken as part of a trio of albums with Sonic Nurse and Murray Street, it shows that Sonic Youth is still in a comfortable yet creative groove, not a rut. --Allmusic | ” |
Track listing:
All songs written and composed by Sonic Youth.
1. "Reena" (vocals Gordon) 3:47
2. "Incinerate" (vocals Moore) 4:55
3. "Do You Believe in Rapture?" (vocals Moore) 3:11
4. "Sleepin Around" (vocals Moore) 3:42
5. "What a Waste" (vocals Gordon/Moore) 3:33
6. "Jams Run Free" (vocals Gordon) 3:52
7. "Rats" (vocals Ranaldo) 4:24
8. "Turquoise Boy" (vocals Gordon) 6:14
9. "Lights Out" (vocals Moore/Gordon) 3:32
10. "The Neutral" (vocals Gordon) 4:09
11. "Pink Steam" (vocals Moore) 6:57
12. "Or" (vocals Moore)
Personnel:
Sonic Youth, John Agnello – production
T.J. Doherty – recording
Chris Allen, Lee Ranaldo – additional recording
John Agnello – additional recording
Don Fleming – additional vocal production
John Agnello – mixing
Ray Janos – mastering
Christopher Wool – art
JP Robinson – front cover design
Thurston Moore, Brandy Flower – design
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I've noticed that since the last few days you're really into a very good "alternative" mood and I really appreciate your taste and choices. You gratified us with a near complete PJ Harvey splendid vinyls rips collection...and NOW a step up with Sonic Youth and their inovative and avant-gardist style.
Dirty (4 LP Deluxe Box Set) was a very nice start and put to shame the deluxe edition cds set I own.
Daydream Nation (UK 1st pressing) was indeed a very nice and attended second choice and another pristine rip and work on your side.
Your third choice is a great revelation for me cuz I bought the album (cd) when it came out 5 years ago but was a bit disappointed with the sound on the cd and didn't listen to it many times in 5 years. Your High-Rez vinyl rip made me reconsider my first judgement and I must admit it NOW sounds really nice and NEW to my old ears.
Keep the Flood comin' and don't let the lack of comments with your third choice disturb you from your initial plan. You have your "alternative" fans and followers Kel. I'm one of them and I can't wait for the next gift Kel :-)
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