Rather Ripped
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Rather Ripped is the fifteenth studio album by Sonic Youth
, which was released on June 13, 2006. It was their first album without guitarist Jim O'Rourke
since 2000's NYC Ghosts & Flowers
. The album was described by Thurston Moore as "a super song record" containing "rockers and ballads". The name "Rather Ripped" comes from a now defunct record store in Berkeley, CA. Rather Ripped contained three singles, "Rather Ripped Album Sampler
", "Helen Lundeberg/Eyeliner
", and "Incinerate
". The album's working titles were "Sonic Life" and "Do You Believe in Rapture?"
On the UK
release of the album, two bonus tracks were included ("Helen Lundeberg" and "Eyeliner"), which were taken from an untitled single
that was released shortly before the record. "Helen Lundeberg" is also available in the USA as a bonus track on the iTunes Music Store digital download edition of the album.
On the Japan
ese release of the album, three bonus tracks were included. In addition to the two UK bonus tracks ("Helen Lundeberg" and "Eyeliner"), the track "Do You Believe in Rapture?" (psychedelic mix) was also included.
Rather Ripped charted at number 64 on the UK Album Chart and at number 71 on the US Billboard Top 200. The album came 43rd in Pitchfork's Top 50 Albums of 2006 and ranked third in Rolling Stones Top 50 Albums of 2006.
Rather Ripped was Sonic Youth's last studio album on Geffen. They left the label in 2008, and are currently recording on Matador Records
.
Sonic Youth
Sonic Youth is an American alternative rock band from New York City, formed in 1981. The current lineup consists of Thurston Moore , Kim Gordon , Lee Ranaldo , Steve Shelley , and Mark Ibold .In their early career, Sonic Youth was associated with the No Wave art and music scene in New York City...
, which was released on June 13, 2006. It was their first album without guitarist Jim O'Rourke
Jim O'Rourke (musician)
Jim O'Rourke is an Irish-American musician and record producer. He was long associated with the Chicago experimental and improv scene...
since 2000's NYC Ghosts & Flowers
NYC Ghosts & Flowers
NYC Ghosts & Flowers is a 2000 album by Sonic Youth. The album was a slight departure, mainly as a creative reaction to the theft of their instruments in July 1999. Irreplaceable guitars and effects pedals with numerous modifications were stolen...
. The album was described by Thurston Moore as "a super song record" containing "rockers and ballads". The name "Rather Ripped" comes from a now defunct record store in Berkeley, CA. Rather Ripped contained three singles, "Rather Ripped Album Sampler
Rather Ripped Album Sampler
"Rather Ripped Album Sampler" is a promotional CD containing four tracks from Sonic Youth's first 2006 studio album Rather Ripped. It is the first of three singles on Rather Ripped...
", "Helen Lundeberg/Eyeliner
Helen Lundeberg/Eyeliner
"Helen Lundeberg"/"Eyeliner" is the second of three singles off Sonic Youth's 2006 Studio album Rather Ripped. This single contains two bonus tracks on the album Rather Ripped. The tracks both appear on the UK edition. "Helen Lundeberg" appears on the iTunes and European edition, but Eyeliner only...
", and "Incinerate
Incinerate (song)
"Incinerate" is from the American alternative rock band Sonic Youth, and is the second track on their 2006 album Rather Ripped. "Incinerate" is the third and final single from the album Rather Ripped. "Incinerate" was written by lead guitarist Thurston Moore and produced by John Agnello. The song...
". The album's working titles were "Sonic Life" and "Do You Believe in Rapture?"
On the UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
release of the album, two bonus tracks were included ("Helen Lundeberg" and "Eyeliner"), which were taken from an untitled single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
that was released shortly before the record. "Helen Lundeberg" is also available in the USA as a bonus track on the iTunes Music Store digital download edition of the album.
On the Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese release of the album, three bonus tracks were included. In addition to the two UK bonus tracks ("Helen Lundeberg" and "Eyeliner"), the track "Do You Believe in Rapture?" (psychedelic mix) was also included.
Rather Ripped charted at number 64 on the UK Album Chart and at number 71 on the US Billboard Top 200. The album came 43rd in Pitchfork's Top 50 Albums of 2006 and ranked third in Rolling Stones Top 50 Albums of 2006.
Rather Ripped was Sonic Youth's last studio album on Geffen. They left the label in 2008, and are currently recording on Matador Records
Matador Records
Matador Records is an independent record label, with a roster of indie rock artists and bands.-History:Matador was started by Chris Lombardi in 1989 in his New York City apartment. The following year, Lombardi was joined by former Homestead Records manager Gerard Cosloy, and the two of them have...
.
Track listing
Bonus tracks
Album charts
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Canadian College Charts | 1 |
| 2006 | Tastemakers | 3 |
| 2006 | Official Norwegian Albums Chart | 13 |
| 2006 | Official Belgium Albums Chart | 20 |
| 2006 | Official French Albums Chart | 25 |
| 2006 | Official Australian Albums Chart | 40 |
| 2006 | Official Finland Albums Chart | 40 |
| 2006 | Official Sweden Albums Chart | 46 |
| 2006 | Official Swiss Albums Chart | 59 |
| 2006 | Official UK Albums Chart | 64 |
| 2006 | Billboard Top 200 | 71 |
| 2006 | Official Irish Albums Chart | 72 |
| 2006 | Official German Albums Chart | 79 |
Personnel
- Sonic Youth, John Agnello – production
- T.J. Doherty – recording
- Chris Allen, Lee RanaldoLee RanaldoLee M. Ranaldo is an American singer, guitarist, writer, record producer, and visual artist, best known as a co-founder of the alternative rock band Sonic Youth...
– additional recording - John AgnelloJohn AgnelloJohn Agnello is a producer, recording engineer and mixer who has been involved with many albums throughout the last 25 years. Most recently, John has been involved with Kurt Vile, Sonic Youth, Sweet Apple, Dinosaur Jr...
– additional recording - Don FlemingDon Fleming (musician)Don Fleming is an American musician, best known for being the frontman of Velvet Monkeys, B.A.L.L., and Gumball.-Biography:...
– additional vocal production - John Agnello – mixing
- Greg Calbi – mastering
- Christopher WoolChristopher WoolChristopher Wool is an American artist residing in New York City. Since the 1980s, Wool's studio practice has incorporated issues surrounding post-conceptual ideas - moving beyond theoretical readings...
– art - JP Robinson – front cover design
- Thurston Moore, Brandy Flower – design
External links
- Pitchfork Media report
- Pitchfork Media reports release date
- Los Angeles City Beat report
- CMJ interview, February 2006
- NYTimes Review
- Static And Feedback review
- Rather Ripped at MetacriticMetacriticMetacritic.com is a website that collates reviews of music albums, games, movies, TV shows and DVDs. For each product, a numerical score from each review is obtained and the total is averaged. An excerpt of each review is provided along with a hyperlink to the source. Three colour codes of Green,...