SONIC YOUTH The Eternal (2009 Taiwanese High Note issue 12-track CD album - Sonic Youth return with their 16th studio album. 'The Eternal' is a supercharged rocker, recalling aspects of the 'Evol'-'Sister'-'Daydream Nation' holy trinity but withcleaner, louder production and more straightforward momentum. With Pavement's Mark Ibold joining on bass, and producer John Agnello back at the controls, the album takes the melodic songwriting of 2006's 'Rather Ripped' and slams down the accelerator pedal. Presented in gatefold card sleeve [featuring artwork by late great John Fahey] with printed inner bag, sticker and card insert).