I agree, when I first heard the album I was a bit let down as well. I was expecting something a bit more experimental. Ya know the old fashioned Sonic Sound: squealing guitars, lots of feedback, crazy noise freak-outs. monolithic jams, etc. Not that I dont like teh new album. Its very good. But it just doesnt live up to the Sonic Youth name in my opinion. It is an enertaining listen, but there weakest realease since NYC: Ghosts and Flowers. Overall a good album, just not a really great album. I'd give it a 3.5 out of 5 stars.
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