Rather Ripped

2006 studio album by Sonic Youth

Rather Ripped is the 14th album by Sonic Youth. It recieved acclaim from critics surrounding Kim Gordon's singing and the poppier style of the album. It contained their biggest mainstream hit, "Incinerate." Its lyrics concern sexual frustration, infidelity, religion, George Bush's presidency, and lesbianism.

Rather Ripped
Studio album by
Released2006
GenreArt pop, indie rock
LabelDGC
Sonic Youth chronology
Sonic Nurse
(2004)
Rather Ripped
(2006)
The Eternal
(2009)

Tracklist

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  1. "Reena" 3:47
  2. "Incinerate" 4:56
  3. "Do You Believe In Rapture?" 3:11
  4. "Sleepin' Around" 3:42
  5. "What A Waste" 3:35
  6. "Jams Run Free" 3:52
  7. "Rats" 4:24
  8. "Turquoise Boy" 6:14
  9. "Lights Out" 3:32
  10. "The Neutral" 4:09
  11. "Pink Steam" 6:57
  12. "Or" 3:31