On 2004's "Sonic Nurse," Sonic Youth has trimmed away its more distinct hooks while also curbing its artier indulgences. That isn't to say melody or noise is absent - especially when it's Kim Gordon's turn to rant on cuts such as "Mariah Carey And The Arthur Doyle Hand Cream" - but that these elements are carefully balanced and defer to an overall sound that's richer than ever now that newest member Jim O'Rourke has fully integrated himself into the band's gestalt. LP includes download card for 320MBPS MP4 AAC files.
