On June 13, 2006, “Geffen” label released “Rather Ripped”, the fourteen Sonic Youth studio album. It was recorded December 2005 – January 2006, at “Sear Sound” in New York City, and was produced by Thurston Moore, Kim Gordon, Lee Ranaldo, Steve Shelley and John Agnello.
Personnel:
- Thurston Moore– vocals, guitar, design
- Lee Ranaldo– vocals, guitar, additional recording
- Kim Gordon– vocals, bass
- Steve Shelley– drums
- TJ Doherty – recording
- Aaron Mullan – engineer assistant, additional recording
- Chris Allen – engineer assistant
- Anthony Fontana – engineer assistant
- John Agnello– additional recording, mixing
- Greg Calbi– mastering
- Christopher Wool– artwork
- Brandy Flower – design
- Amanda Decadenet – band photography
- JP Robinson – front cover design
- Don Fleming– additional vocal production
Track listing:
All tracks by Sonic Youth.
- Reena
- Incinerate
- Do You Believe in Rapture
- Sleepin Around
- What a Waste
- Jams Run Free
- Rats
- Turquise Boy
- Lights Out
- The Neutral
- Pink Steam
- Or
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