Sonic Youth - The Eternal: CD
Well, allright!. I just watched the Iron Maiden documentary Flight 666, and was just completely blown away at how much they remain a very vital band after some 30 odd years. Their new material and live shows are just as amazing as they have always been. You really can’t say that about too many of your heroes as they age ahead of you. Some things and artists just do not weather time.
That cannot be said of Sonic Youth though. They have had some lackluster albums here or there, but for the most part those albums have been excellent in their own ways. "Rather Ripped," I thought was an excellently subtle album, and "Washing Machine" still remains one of my favorites alongside the first 6. "Goo" and "Dirty," are great pop albums and I love every song on them, but they are also where I started to depart from my vehement love of these NY noiseniks. So, I guess it is kinda odd that those albums are what’s getting me really into "The Eternal."
Sonic Youth sound like they had a bunch of leftover riffs from the early 90’s, and definitely have recycled several for "The Eternal." And I love them for it! This is a really solid album. Not one to be on the fence about. Just enough pop hooks, and I don’t even really mind the lack of noisy freak-outs.
Also, I have seen Sonic Youth live steadily over the years since "Daydream Nation", and they definitely still bring it. I can’t wait to see these songs live!
