Sven-Åke Johansson is one of the style-defining drummers of the German free jazz era of the 60s and 70s

Transfiguration

with the release being rounded out by stunning artwork from Portland illustrator Matt Stikker and photography by Angela Owens

Kurt Ballou recorded the album live with the goal of minimal overdubs or fixes over five days at Robert Lang Studios in Shoreline

SONIC YOUTH - Sister LP Drone Sven-Åke Johansson is one ofOne of Sonic Youths most beloved albums, 1987s Sister incorporated the dissonance of their earlier releases into more traditional song structures. Its an innovative and thrilling work assuredly delivered by a band at the peak of their powers. Reissued on the bands Goofin imprint, this 2016 pressing includes a digital download card with the vinyl edition.