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SUPER SONIC. The latest example of Sonic Youth's ability to do whatever it wants exceedingly well is "Rather Ripped" (Geffen). Instead of the experimental squawks or spiky noise of recent releases, Youth's latest is gorgeous and pop-leaning, as Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore take turns weaving their hypnotic vocals and languid guitar riffs into dreamy rock songs, including the sweet, simple "Do You Believe in Rapture" and the epic "Turquoise Boy," which runs from quiet to loud and back again.
("Rather Ripped," in stores today; grade: B+.)