Released in 2009, The Eternal marked Sonic Youth’s return to indie label Matador Records after nearly two decades with Geffen. The album has a raw, vibrant energy and sees the band blending their signature dissonant guitar textures with tighter, more structured songwriting. With nods to punk icons and beat poets, The Eternal feels like both a retrospective celebration and a confident step forward—loud, poetic, and undeniably Sonic Youth.

Tracklist:

Side A:
A1. Sacred Trickster
A2. Anti-Orgasm
A3. Leaky Lifeboat (For Gregory Corso)

Side B:
B1. Antenna
B2. What We Know
B3. Calming The Snake

Side C:
C1. Poison Arrow
C2. Malibu Gas Station
C3. Thunderclap For Bobby Pyn

Side D:
D1. No Way
D2. Walkin Blue
D3. Massage The History