OK So a few weeks ago I attended the listening party Remote Control Records threw to launch the new Sonic Youth album The Eternal.
Being a SY fanboy of almost unhealthy proportions, I had already pre-ordered the vinyl (if you are quick you can do the same here or here, they have a fantastic deal where you get a bonus double live LP, exclusive MP3's, a poster etc) which meant I had heard an exclusive stream of it more than once, however once I had settled into a few free beers and listened to the album blasting through the massive speaker system I was convinced. This will be the album of the year (possibly, don't want to shoot myself in the foot just in case something else rolls along!).
With that and further listens (thanks to an advance copy), I have been hooked right in. It is easily one of the best things they have released in years.
It has the focus and crisper sounds of Rather Ripped with the rough around the edges bounce and breakdowns of their 90's sound with albums like Goo and Dirty.
Every track is placed perfectly with everything ebbing and flowing off each other impeccably. It's classic Sonic Youth and goes to show that they really cannot be stopped (Name me a dull SY moment, I dare you).
Anyways, The Eternal is out this weekend so I suggest jumping on it, or as I mentioned above pre order here if you read this in time for a fanastic package.
Download the first single 'Sacred Trickster' here.
LOVE OF DIAGRAMS Nowhere Forever
Melbourne's own Love Of Diagrams announced last year that they would be joining Matador Records' already exciting and legendary roster.
Well apart from the odd live appearance, not a lot had been heard of LoD.. Until today when I discovered they had released an mp3 of their new single 'Forever' as a taster for their upcoming third album 'Nowhere Forever' which will be released in the US by Matador and in Australia by Unstable Ape (Later in the Winter apparently). The single itself will appear on a 7" available on the bands own Free Field records (from July 1st).
The track has already had quite a beating on this end, it proves the album is well worth the wait and will definitley be one to anticipate.
Download 'Forever' Here.
also single launch dates! (Will definitley be at the Sydney Show)
Melb - 3rd July - Tote w/ The Twerps and Chris Smith
Syd - 10th July - Spectrum w/ Songs
Also check out their song 'The Pyramid' from their last album Mosaic. It's Glorious:
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