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Living Legends Sonic Youth announce Dublin show for late 2009.
The band that redefined guitar music over the last three decades are set to play their first headline show in Dublin for 11 years this December 6th at Vicar St.
Sonic Youth arose from the New York underground rock scene of the early 1980s and went on to become one of the most influential and innovative indie groups of their generation, totally re-establishing the limits of electric guitar’s sonic potential.
Their 16th incredible album The Eternal is due for release here this Friday 12th June, and marks a return to aspects of the Evol-Sister- Daydream Nation holy trinity but with cleaner, louder production and more straightforward momentum.
The album features Pavement’s Mark Ibold on bass. Its produced by John Agnello, and released through Matador.
**Tickets for the Vicar St show on sale 9am this Friday 12th June**
POD presents
SONIC YOUTH
Sunday December 6th
Vicar St - Thomas Street – Dublin 8.
Doors – 7.30pm
Tickets €42.50/48.50 (inc. booking fee) available from Ticketmaster, Road Records, City Discs, Sound Cellar and usual outlets. www.ticketmaster.ie
www.sonicyouth.com
The Eternal
The Eternal is Sonic Youth’s 2009 celebration of newfound freedom. After many years signed to an
ever precarious corporate label, the band has been liberated and is releasing this CD with their friends
at Matador. Inspirations ran high in preparation for the recording. Abandoning the time tested routine
of writing and rehearsing a cycle of songs in one time period, SY changed tactics and would compose
two to three tracks one weekend and record them the following weekend. After a solid month they
had a dozen killers.
The writing took place either in the Ecstatic Peace Folk + Cinema Basement in Northampton, MA and
in the bands own Echo Canyon West in Hoboken, NJ. All recordings were done at Echo Canyon West
with John Agnello at the board and Aaron Mullan in full assist. Agnello and band mixed the monster at
Water Music in Hoboken. Greg Calbi mastered it beautifully at Sterling Sound in NYC.
Twelve tunes that are a fireworks display of Sonic Youth touchstones. From the primal no wave attack
of its earliest days, to the radical chording and song structures of its 90s period, to the more focused
and contemporary explorations of the last five years.
Sacred Trickster (2:10) – Out-of-the gate hardcore matinee track with Kim singing salutes to French
painter Yves Klein and Western Massachusetts noise artist Noise Nomads.
Anti-Orgasm (6:08) – Inspired by the story of Berlin 60s model/activist Uschi Obermeier and the
gang at Kommune 1. Free love, dominance and submission, and other political states-of-confusion.
Leaky Lifeboat (for Gregory Corso)(3:32) – The NYC beat poet Gregory Corso once referred life on
Earth as a leaky lifeboat. This tune expounds on this rumination.
Antenna (6:13) – Melodious ode to fleeting fantasy and unresolved desire with the sound of two
analogue radios communicating the emotional action.
What We Know (3:54) – Charging forth with a riff in reference to Sonics Rendezvous Band, Lee sings
a triptych to identity and unity.
Calming the Snake (3:35) – One of the first tracks written, musical references to the Dead C, the
MC5 and Neu. Kim musing on visions of Death in painting.
Poison Arrow (3:43) – Dedicated to the lust groove of Kevin Ayers where thoughts of love as pretty
poison rejoice in surrealist deliverance.
Malibu Gas Station (5:39) – An ode to the flash moment of the camera as you knowingly step from
your SUV sans panties.
Thunderclap for Bobby Pyn (2:38) – Flashing back to a wishful existence in the original Masque
basement on N. Cherokee in Hollywood, crashing through lawns and garbage cans en route to the
Canterbury/Disgraceland to jump up and down on beds with Helen Killer, Mary Rat and Trudi.
No Way (3:52) – First song written for the album, with a nod to The Wipers of Portland, Oregon. A
confrontation with the devil in his guise of temptation and staking a distinct place amongst the black
legions.
Walkin Blue (5:20) – Lee with his arm around yr shoulder, getting you through a seemingly
impenetrable day of dread to a clear vision towards sweet foreverness.
Massage the History (9:41) – The long way home, where blood rules the universe and time
becomes myth.
To jog your memory:
Sonic Youth began way back in 1980 in the downtown disaster unit of NYC. First three records (Sonic
Youth, Confusion is Sex, Kill Yr Idols) began in 1981 on the Neutral label started by Glenn Branca.
They then signed to Gerard Cosloy’s Homestead imprint releasing Bad Moon Rising and the
Flower/Halloween 12” to universal intrigue and acclaim. They switched labels to release records
(Sister, Evol) on SST, the Southern California label overseen by Greg Ginn of Black Flag, while Mr.
Cosloy went on to join Matador Records with Chris Lombardi. Concurrently they established a
relationship with Paul Smith and Blast First Records in the UK co-releasing the Homestead and SST
titles and culminating with the massive end of the decade double LP Daydream Nation, since added to
the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress. The band signed to DGC/Geffen in 1990
and began an ascendant affair there releasing Goo and Dirty to much heated excitement until the label
became a scattered asylum. They continued to release strange, out-of –step recordings with Geffen
throughout the 90s and early 2000s. Young wizard Jim O’Rourke came on board with the band as a
multi-instrumentalist/producer collaborating on two of their most progressive LPS to date, Murray
Street and Sonic Nurse, as well as the ongoing series of experimental LPs on the bands own SYR
imprint. After Jim’s departure, and after releasing Rather Ripped, their final statement on Geffen (and
which ranked third in Rolling Stone's Top 50 Albums of 2006) the band recruited their pal from
compatriot 90s band Pavement, Mark Ibold, to play bass. After a solid bout of touring Mark joined the
band in the recording of The Eternal. The cover art is a painting by the late, great American folk artist
John Fahey. This is where we live forever. Sweet dreams…
Thurston Moore 2/2009
Living Legends Sonic Youth announce Dublin show for late 2009.
The band that redefined guitar music over the last three decades are set to play their first headline show in Dublin for 11 years this December 6th at Vicar St.
Sonic Youth arose from the New York underground rock scene of the early 1980s and went on to become one of the most influential and innovative indie groups of their generation, totally re-establishing the limits of electric guitar’s sonic potential.
Their 16th incredible album The Eternal is due for release here this Friday 12th June, and marks a return to aspects of the Evol-Sister- Daydream Nation holy trinity but with cleaner, louder production and more straightforward momentum.
The album features Pavement’s Mark Ibold on bass. Its produced by John Agnello, and released through Matador.
**Tickets for the Vicar St show on sale 9am this Friday 12th June**
POD presents
SONIC YOUTH
Sunday December 6th
Vicar St - Thomas Street – Dublin 8.
Doors – 7.30pm
Tickets €42.50/48.50 (inc. booking fee) available from Ticketmaster, Road Records, City Discs, Sound Cellar and usual outlets. www.ticketmaster.ie
www.sonicyouth.com
The Eternal
The Eternal is Sonic Youth’s 2009 celebration of newfound freedom. After many years signed to an
ever precarious corporate label, the band has been liberated and is releasing this CD with their friends
at Matador. Inspirations ran high in preparation for the recording. Abandoning the time tested routine
of writing and rehearsing a cycle of songs in one time period, SY changed tactics and would compose
two to three tracks one weekend and record them the following weekend. After a solid month they
had a dozen killers.
The writing took place either in the Ecstatic Peace Folk + Cinema Basement in Northampton, MA and
in the bands own Echo Canyon West in Hoboken, NJ. All recordings were done at Echo Canyon West
with John Agnello at the board and Aaron Mullan in full assist. Agnello and band mixed the monster at
Water Music in Hoboken. Greg Calbi mastered it beautifully at Sterling Sound in NYC.
Twelve tunes that are a fireworks display of Sonic Youth touchstones. From the primal no wave attack
of its earliest days, to the radical chording and song structures of its 90s period, to the more focused
and contemporary explorations of the last five years.
Sacred Trickster (2:10) – Out-of-the gate hardcore matinee track with Kim singing salutes to French
painter Yves Klein and Western Massachusetts noise artist Noise Nomads.
Anti-Orgasm (6:08) – Inspired by the story of Berlin 60s model/activist Uschi Obermeier and the
gang at Kommune 1. Free love, dominance and submission, and other political states-of-confusion.
Leaky Lifeboat (for Gregory Corso)(3:32) – The NYC beat poet Gregory Corso once referred life on
Earth as a leaky lifeboat. This tune expounds on this rumination.
Antenna (6:13) – Melodious ode to fleeting fantasy and unresolved desire with the sound of two
analogue radios communicating the emotional action.
What We Know (3:54) – Charging forth with a riff in reference to Sonics Rendezvous Band, Lee sings
a triptych to identity and unity.
Calming the Snake (3:35) – One of the first tracks written, musical references to the Dead C, the
MC5 and Neu. Kim musing on visions of Death in painting.
Poison Arrow (3:43) – Dedicated to the lust groove of Kevin Ayers where thoughts of love as pretty
poison rejoice in surrealist deliverance.
Malibu Gas Station (5:39) – An ode to the flash moment of the camera as you knowingly step from
your SUV sans panties.
Thunderclap for Bobby Pyn (2:38) – Flashing back to a wishful existence in the original Masque
basement on N. Cherokee in Hollywood, crashing through lawns and garbage cans en route to the
Canterbury/Disgraceland to jump up and down on beds with Helen Killer, Mary Rat and Trudi.
No Way (3:52) – First song written for the album, with a nod to The Wipers of Portland, Oregon. A
confrontation with the devil in his guise of temptation and staking a distinct place amongst the black
legions.
Walkin Blue (5:20) – Lee with his arm around yr shoulder, getting you through a seemingly
impenetrable day of dread to a clear vision towards sweet foreverness.
Massage the History (9:41) – The long way home, where blood rules the universe and time
becomes myth.
To jog your memory:
Sonic Youth began way back in 1980 in the downtown disaster unit of NYC. First three records (Sonic
Youth, Confusion is Sex, Kill Yr Idols) began in 1981 on the Neutral label started by Glenn Branca.
They then signed to Gerard Cosloy’s Homestead imprint releasing Bad Moon Rising and the
Flower/Halloween 12” to universal intrigue and acclaim. They switched labels to release records
(Sister, Evol) on SST, the Southern California label overseen by Greg Ginn of Black Flag, while Mr.
Cosloy went on to join Matador Records with Chris Lombardi. Concurrently they established a
relationship with Paul Smith and Blast First Records in the UK co-releasing the Homestead and SST
titles and culminating with the massive end of the decade double LP Daydream Nation, since added to
the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress. The band signed to DGC/Geffen in 1990
and began an ascendant affair there releasing Goo and Dirty to much heated excitement until the label
became a scattered asylum. They continued to release strange, out-of –step recordings with Geffen
throughout the 90s and early 2000s. Young wizard Jim O’Rourke came on board with the band as a
multi-instrumentalist/producer collaborating on two of their most progressive LPS to date, Murray
Street and Sonic Nurse, as well as the ongoing series of experimental LPs on the bands own SYR
imprint. After Jim’s departure, and after releasing Rather Ripped, their final statement on Geffen (and
which ranked third in Rolling Stone's Top 50 Albums of 2006) the band recruited their pal from
compatriot 90s band Pavement, Mark Ibold, to play bass. After a solid bout of touring Mark joined the
band in the recording of The Eternal. The cover art is a painting by the late, great American folk artist
John Fahey. This is where we live forever. Sweet dreams…
Thurston Moore 2/2009
