Yo La Tengo - And The Nothing Turned Itself Inside Out
by Maarten Schiethart
published: 17 / 12 / 2001
Label:
Matador Records
Format: CD
intro
New Jersey's finest folk-pop trio have brought out something very substantial here. Ever thought, a Yo La Tengo track lasting over 17 minutes, "A Night in Hoboken", could be excellent? It is on this n
New Jersey's finest folk-pop trio have brought out something very substantial here. Ever thought, a Yo La Tengo track lasting over 17 minutes, "A Night in Hoboken", could be excellent? It is on this new album. Yo La Tengo's tenth lp is kind of surprising because every track seems to fall in the right place. "And Then..." drags you in with "Everyday", which is unsettling at start, then, once you're settled and comfortable, won't let you leave until the aforementioned epic at the end. It's concept is love and life, but individual tracks stand out on their own strength. A subtle production, yet rich in effects ! Try to imagine Phil Spector having a go at triphop ! Label Blah Blah describe this a great album for the winter, but it's actually more like springfever to us, North-Europeans. And to add to that, I should mention the hit-potential of the only cover version on "And Then..."; "You Can Have It All", which will be a nice companion to your summer doldrums. Very poppy'n doowoppy. Safe present for birthdays too! For those who gave up on Yo La Tengo a few years back. ! Cryptic self-criticism this !
Track Listing:-
1 Everyday2 Our Way To Fall
3 Saturday
4 Let's Save Tony Orlando's House
5 Last Days Of Disco
6 Crying Of Lot G, The
7 You Can Have It All
8 Tears Are In Your Eyes
9 Cherry Chapstick
10 From Black To Blue
11 Madeline
12 Tired Hippo
13 Night Falls On Hoboken
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interviews |
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Interview (2009) |
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| One of the most innovative bands of the last 25 years, Yo La Tengo have just released their latest new album, 'Popular Songs'. Mark Rowland speaks to the band's front man Ira Kaplan about it and adaptable and constantly changing nature of his band |
live reviews |
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Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 15/6/2009 |
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| Ben Howarth enjoys a rare stripped down and acoustic set of music from much acclaimed American group Yo La Tengo at a Meltdown Festival gig at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London |
| Koko, London, 15/8/2005 |
reviews |
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Fade (2013) |
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| Playful and versatile thirteenth album and first release in four years from acclaimed New Jersey-based trio, Yo La Tengo |
| Here to Fall Remixes (2010) |
| Popular Songs (2009) |
| Live Sessions EP (2007) |
| I'm Not Afraid of You and I Will Beat Your Ass (2006) |
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