[pbradley]

Ibold: "BRB photo w/ grandparents"

[SonikJesus]

Originally Posted by Lurker

What a prat, texting whilst having his photo taken.

Stop picking on Mark. Kim's on the phone too.

[Beautiful Plateau]

I see a nipple.

[toxic johnny]

Well I'm very excited... there seems to be an extra special vibe about this release, from all of the things I've picked up on the internet... I love the sleeve too, as somebody else pointed out, there seems to be an 80's reference which has to be deliberate. (love the return of the hyphen!)... can't wait for some new Sonic invention... especially the Bobby Pyn track, that title really intrigues me. I'm really, really, really going to try to wait and not listen to any leaks.

[nancykitten]

Originally Posted by pantophobia

since a larger version was asked for, it has finally arrived

 

are they like in Coco's room or something? like Thurston goes "i totally think Coco's room is totally evocative of the sound of this album like the Wipers references i keep making!!"

Lee Ranaldo: "Despair"

[Malcolm81]

Let's add more creepy details. There's no reflection of Lee in the mirror.

And... um. "Giving Made Easy"?

[Moshe]

New Sonic Youth Album Details, We Haz Them; Producer Agnello Weighs in on the Album
Sonic Youth are back with their 384,204,489th album, and I am more than okay with that, and you should be too. Titled The Eternal, the album marks Sonic Youth’s triumphant return to the indie world, as it’s set for release on Matador. It also features the chops of veteran rock producer John Agnello, who worked on 2006’s barn-burner, Rather Ripped.
Laid down during November and December of last year in Hoboken at Echo Canyon West Studios, The Eternal breaks more creative ground than your average bear, almost as if saying “sayonara” to Geffen made ’em let their hair down more than usual. Kim, Thurston, and Lee sing together for the first time in recorded SY history, and well, shit — considering their gigantic stack o’ records, I’d say that’s pretty significant. We’ve also got the first tracks ever recorded in a studio by former Pavement/Dustdevils bassist Mark Ibold, who’s only been a live component until now.
I spoke briefly with producer John Agnello, who seems in awe of his (and the band’s) own handiwork, saying, "This is the record I wished I could have made with them throughout the nineties. Which proves all things come to he who waits. The magic they created in the studio together tracking was unparalleled to anything I’ve seen before. Some of these songs are already SY favorites to me." Which is a pretty bold statement, as Sonic Youth have created about a zillion masterpieces in their 28-year career. But hey, he’s heard the record and I haven’t, so I trust him.
The Eternal drops on June 9, but you can get it sooner with a special Buy Early Get Now deal, which Matador will be announcing down the pike.
In the meantime, SY fans in Germany and Brooklyn should be totally stoked about shows in their areas, but if that’s not your jam, you can read about some of the many (many, many) projects they’re working on here. Quantity AND quality, you betcha.
The Eternal tracklisting:
1. Sacred Trickster
2. Anti-Orgasm
3. Leaky Lifeboat (for Gregory Corso)
4. Antenna
5. What We Know
6. Calming The Snake
7. Poison Arrow
8. Malibu Gas Station
9. Thunderclap For Bobby Pyn
10. No Way
11. Walkin Blue
12. Massage The History

[noisereductions]

jeez, you're still not telling us the preorder deal? C'mon, man!

[This Is Not Here]

Moshe, will we actually get the album earlier with the pre-order deal?

[Moshe]

i promise you that i'll share the details as soon as i get them.

[dressedindreams]

didn't thurston, kim and lee already sing together on renegade princess?
or do they mean full verses this time around.

[nancykitten]

I'm sure all three have contributed vocals to the same song in the past, on more than a few occasions. I'm guessing that it must be that: for all three to have individual verses (which would be awesome).

[The Soup Nazi]

Originally Posted by hipster_bebop_junkie

I don't know if that cover will have a huge effect in making John Fahey more popular, but if more appreciation is directed towards mr. Fahey because of Sonic Youth, i can only say that his gorgeous art and music sure deserve all the love anyone could throw at them. It might be of course a chance to people unaware of Fahey's output to discover something that could be the equivalent of a treasure.

Dammit hipster, you're too kind a guy. The Wilson to my House, you might say...

[me.]

So,does anyone know how i get a copy in Japan,as the Matador site says 'all worldwide territories,save for Japan'?.Who's releasing it here then...

[3x1minus1]

Originally Posted by pantophobia

since a larger version was asked for, it has finally arrived

 

are they like in Coco's room or something? like Thurston goes "i totally think Coco's room is totally evocative of the sound of this album like the Wipers references i keep making!!"

ahaaah. when did SY adopt ewan mcgregor?

i wonder if the phones are s'posed to represent that SY is calling mark and inviting him to officially "go steady"

[HECKLER SPRAY]

^^ No, Mark is sending a message to Malkmus : " Hi Stephen, hope you're fine. I'm not on hand to reform Pavement at the moment, I've just found a more kick ass band. Maybe in 10 years, when they won't be able to play guitar. Sorry, wish you luck to find an other bassist. Bye. Mark"

[The Soup Nazi]

Originally Posted by HECKLER SPRAY

^^ No, Mark is sending a message to Malkmus : " Hi Stephen, hope you're fine. I'm not on hand to reform Pavement at the moment, I've just found a more kick ass band. Maybe in 10 years, when they won't be able to play guitar. Sorry, wish you luck to find an other bassist. Bye. Mark"

Malkmus replies: "Eh, that's alright, Mark. I'm cool with my current band - I have the BEST DRUMMER in the WORLD. Love, S"

 

[pantophobia]

^
Touche

[SonikJesus]

Mark replies: Nah, I have the BEST DRUMMER in the WORLD.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3060/...ceb531.jpg?v=0

[GeneticKiss]

I'm hoping they'll post the songs to stream shortly before the album hits, like they did with Rather Ripped.