SONIC YOUTH The Eternal (2009 US exclusive limited edition 12-track 2-LP set pressed on Premium HQ-180 180gram VIRGIN VINYL at RTI - produced by John Agnello and the band, 'The Eternal' not only marks Sonic Youth’s return to the independent label sphere after a long association with Geffen, but more importantly, ranks as one of their more inspired efforts in a 28 year career. Recorded through November and December 2008 at the band’s Echo Canyon West studio in Hoboken, NJ, 'The Eternal' features many firsts for a Sonic Youth album, including a number of shared vocals between Kim, Thurston, and Lee, and the studio debut of former Pavement/Dustdevils bassist Mark Ibold, a member of Sonic Youth's touring band for the past few years. The set includes a coupon to download an MP3 version of the full album; superbly presented in heavy duty spot-lacquered Stoughton gatefold pasted sleeve [featuring artwork from the late, great legendary guitarist John Fahey] with printed inner bags, housed in stickered perforated tear-strip bag)