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Sonic Youth's 14th album, and first to feature Jim O'Rourke as a permanent member. "Murray Street" is a return to a more song-based sound after 2000's largely improvised "NYC Ghosts & Flowers". A set of epic 60s inspired rock with complex interwoven guitar parts and the usual avant-garde flourishes. Featuring new bassist Jim O'Rourke, the album was named after the location of their studio. This is a nod to their past glories and also a preview of their future, and O'Rourke's involvement has added a rich new experimental texture to their already accomplished sound. A fantastic and ESSENTIAL addition to the Sonic Youth catalogue.