Can't believe this hasn't been mentioned yet. This is the song oriented album that a lot of Sonic Youth fans have been waiting for Lee to release, and it's wonderful. It's a grower in that, while Lee and Nels Cline set off guitar firewroks all over the place (it reminds me a bit of Television), the album is still pretty understated. Yes, it will remind you of Sonic Youth in parts (of course) but these are lovely, well thought out songs that are emotional and totally engaging with plenty of forward motion. Side 2 (on lp) seems to be all of a piece, because the songs play off each other wonderfully. And there is an absolutely perfect piece of guitar jangle pop included called "Lost". Love this album.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006Y4Y80O/?tag=imwan-20