When it comes to Sonic Youth, you either love them or really really hate them. It’s not a bad thing, they’re just an acquired taste for some. For me it goes back to Jr. High, when the Alt.Rock/Grunge scene was the most popular music format next to Gangsta Rap. Of course for the Alt rock virgins, you had Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Green Day. For the harder groups, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden and Metallica ruled. And for the hardcore music fans you had Pavement, Radiohead and Sonic Youth. For me, I listened to it all but for some of my friends they stuck to a max of five bands and most of the times the Sonic Youth group wasn’t in the top five. 
I’m somewhat of a “Sonic Youth Junky.” However, I didn’t get into them until my early twenty’s when I first heard their classic album Goo. After I heard the infamous intro and awesome guitar hook from “Kool Thing” I was in love. So it wouldn’t be a surprise that I’m actually estatic for a new Sonic Youth release. However, this isn’t a normal release from the Alt-Rock kings of the 90s that paved way for bands like Nirvana and The Dandy Warhols. You see, there are no vocals on this record, and to sum it up it’s actually a soundtrack for a French thriller film entitled the same name as the album (or in the US as “Lights Out”). This album is also a part of Sonic Youth’s “SYR Series” a collection of “experimental recordings” from the band.
This album isn’t bad to be honest, it’s one of those you have to appreciate Sonic Youth for as it shows their artistic side with their music. However, to fully understand the record, one must see the film to fully get the experience of this little record. If you were expecting a classic like Goo, sadly you will be disappointed. But for the hardcore Sonic Youth fans out there, that can’t get enough of the band, you will enjoy this. I can’t really state a stand out track on this album as it’s more of a “experience piece.” But overall, it’s enjoyable if you’re looking for a decent chillout record.
