You all know that Sonic Youth has a new album due out on June 13th, right? And you will all go out and buy it like you did all their other records, right?

Well, the album is called Rather Ripped and if you need any more incentive to go get it, below are a few tracks to whet your appetite. It features a (dare I say) more “mature” Sonic Youth sound that is somehow tighter, more focused, and less abrasive (but no less awesome) than on many past releases. Have a listen for yourself, or stream the entire album here.

They are also touring almost all summer including a stop here in Chicago at Lollapalooza on August 5th.

MP3 | Sonic Youth – Pink Steam Rather Ripped
MP3 | Sonic Youth – Incinerate Rather Ripped

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