The System

by Lee Ranaldo

The System cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 2026-10-02
  • Label: Silver Current
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 56:30
  • Community rating: 3.3/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Recorded between October 2024 and April 2025, 'The System' is the latest solo album from Sonic Youth co-founder and experimental guitarist Lee Ranaldo. The project blends his unmistakable prepared-guitar textures, spoken-word reflections, and immersive electroacoustic soundscapes.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. L眉tzerath (1:40)
  2. However (Everything Is Terribly Fucked) (0:44)
  3. Tajikistan (Nice To Meet You) (3:09)
  4. Pippi Sailing (Cimbalom) (1:22)
  5. No More Slogans (4:12)
  6. Berlin Blockade (3:30)
  7. Berlin Arrest (1:07)
  8. Bergelmir (7:21)
  9. An Exploding Dandelion (2:31)
  10. Piano Miner (6:51)
  11. Telefoongesprek Henk (2:43)
  12. Both Ends Of The Spectrum (1:40)
  13. Instruments Of Violence (4:25)
  14. A Just Collapse (1:28)
  15. Leaflets (3:26)
  16. Creating A Village Square (2:22)
  17. Tadzio Wild Congress (1:48)
  18. The Cusp Of The Change (2:30)
  19. Cool Water (3:32)

Credits

  • Lee Ranaldo - Vocals, Guitar, Electronics, Production
  • John McEntire - mastered by
  • Bob Nolan - written-by
  • Ra眉l Fernandez - written-by

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