SONIC YOUTH / HERE COMES SOMETHING Fukuoka Drum Logos 2003 (2CDR)

SONIC YOUTH –
HERE COMES SOMETHING (2CDR) SY0411
Live at Fukuoka DRUM LOGOS, Fukuoka, Japan – February 22, 2003

Disc One
01. radical adults lick goohead style
02. bull in the heather
03. the empty page
04. karen revisited
05. plastic sun
06. kissability
07. rain on tin
08. eric’s trip

Disc Two
01. shadow of a doubt
02. drunken butterfly
03. 100%
04. sympathy for the strawberry
-Encore 1-
05. mariah carey and the arthur doyle hand cream
06. disconnection notice
07. making the nature scene
-Encore 2-
08. kill your idols

A complete recording of the February 22, 2003, Fukuoka show from Sonic Youth's Japan tour—undertaken in support of their 16th album, *Murray Street*—featuring superb audio quality that rivals a soundboard recording!!
With Jim O'Rourke now an official member, the band delivers a spectacular, evolved performance!! The encore includes a rendition of the new song "Mariah Carey..."!! A truly memorable release!!

[Review from a specialized music magazine]
The recording quality is exceptional, rivaling that of a soundboard source. The audio is so pristine that it might even surpass the quality of the experience for those who actually attended the live show. While there is a vast number of Sonic Youth collector's items available, the quality varies wildly; many releases fall far short of the band's actual performance standards, leaving fans to reluctantly keep opening their wallets in search of better recordings. This release is the perfect find for such fans. This live performance—featuring the band's strongest lineup to date, including their latest album *Murray Street* and the addition of Jim O'Rourke as an official member—was remarkably fresh and exhilarating, even by the standards of their long career; it is clear they have entered a phase of exceptional balance and fluidity.
While several recordings from this Japan tour (and the European leg) have already been released, this particular disc stands out remarkably. I cannot stress this enough: the sound quality is superb—truly top-tier. It is of such high quality that it could easily pass for an official release rather than a bootleg. It is astonishing that this audio comes from a single, continuous live set rather than a patchwork of different takes.
But enough with the excitement; let’s look at the tracklist. While the set is primarily built around songs from *Murray Street*, the performance is expansive, and it is a treat to hear tracks like "100%." They even debuted a new song titled "Mariah Carey and the Arthur Doyle Hand Cream" during the first encore. Overall, the album perfectly captures the dynamism of Sonic Youth: they seamlessly blend everything from instrumental tracks—layered with wave upon wave of roaring noise—to vocal-driven songs anchored by Kim’s melancholic yet dry, evocative voice.
This is a masterpiece; to miss it would be to miss the essence of Sonic Youth. In short, it is essential listening for every rock fan.