Yo La Tengo
This Stupid World
Boomkat Product Review:
Yo La Tengo keep it tight on their first album in five years, working without external producers and engineers and trapping their feathery songs in a tightly-controlled mesh of motorik rhythms and grotesque fuzz. It's their best set in years.
Yo La Tengo are unassumingly good, but "This Stupid World" is better than that - it's almost casually brilliant, but there's a level of drive and effortless skill that carries the album into another dimension. Made up of enduring spouses Ira Kaplan and Georgia Hubley plus bassist James McNew, Yo La Tengo were already a tight proposition, but their choice to approach this latest record without bringing in outside help is an important evolution. On 2018's "There's a Riot Going On", their 15th studio album, they handled most of it themselves but brought in post-rock legend John McEntire (who had helped out on previous recordings) to add finishing touches. Now, working in isolation they hit on a sound that feels like peak Yo La, like we're standing in the band's Hoboken rehearsal space and watching them play.
The music is a keen-eared aggregation of all the fond, longing indie rock they've put their stamp on over the last slew of records. Kaplan, Hubley and McNew have literally nothing to prove, and this lack of pressure has allowed them an overview of their career that's led to songs that aren't repetitive - they've sharpened their writing to a fine, masterful point. Just head to the flickering post-punk groan of 'Tonight's Episode', with its brushy, barely-there drums, dispassionately dissonant vocal part and tingling guitars, or 'Aselestine', a jangling alt-country/twee hybrid that sounds like a Sarah Records cover of Mazzy Star.
And once the album stutters through 'Brain Capers', a Who-via-Stereolab indie caper, it settles into its explosive finale, a one-two punch of sublime long-form shoegaze brilliance. 'This Stupid World' is MBV on benzos, all dissonant warbles and overdriven bliss, and 'Miles Away' might be the best thing Yo La Tengo have penned in years, a quietly electronic dubbed out masterwork led by Hubley's romantic hushed vocals. Like Seefeel or later Slowdive it hits that sweet spot between foggy, electroid atmospherics and shimmering dream pop, and it feels like sinking into an ocean of sand.
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Boomkat Product Review:
Yo La Tengo keep it tight on their first album in five years, working without external producers and engineers and trapping their feathery songs in a tightly-controlled mesh of motorik rhythms and grotesque fuzz. It's their best set in years.
Yo La Tengo are unassumingly good, but "This Stupid World" is better than that - it's almost casually brilliant, but there's a level of drive and effortless skill that carries the album into another dimension. Made up of enduring spouses Ira Kaplan and Georgia Hubley plus bassist James McNew, Yo La Tengo were already a tight proposition, but their choice to approach this latest record without bringing in outside help is an important evolution. On 2018's "There's a Riot Going On", their 15th studio album, they handled most of it themselves but brought in post-rock legend John McEntire (who had helped out on previous recordings) to add finishing touches. Now, working in isolation they hit on a sound that feels like peak Yo La, like we're standing in the band's Hoboken rehearsal space and watching them play.
The music is a keen-eared aggregation of all the fond, longing indie rock they've put their stamp on over the last slew of records. Kaplan, Hubley and McNew have literally nothing to prove, and this lack of pressure has allowed them an overview of their career that's led to songs that aren't repetitive - they've sharpened their writing to a fine, masterful point. Just head to the flickering post-punk groan of 'Tonight's Episode', with its brushy, barely-there drums, dispassionately dissonant vocal part and tingling guitars, or 'Aselestine', a jangling alt-country/twee hybrid that sounds like a Sarah Records cover of Mazzy Star.
And once the album stutters through 'Brain Capers', a Who-via-Stereolab indie caper, it settles into its explosive finale, a one-two punch of sublime long-form shoegaze brilliance. 'This Stupid World' is MBV on benzos, all dissonant warbles and overdriven bliss, and 'Miles Away' might be the best thing Yo La Tengo have penned in years, a quietly electronic dubbed out masterwork led by Hubley's romantic hushed vocals. Like Seefeel or later Slowdive it hits that sweet spot between foggy, electroid atmospherics and shimmering dream pop, and it feels like sinking into an ocean of sand.
Boomkat Product Review:
Yo La Tengo keep it tight on their first album in five years, working without external producers and engineers and trapping their feathery songs in a tightly-controlled mesh of motorik rhythms and grotesque fuzz. It's their best set in years.
Yo La Tengo are unassumingly good, but "This Stupid World" is better than that - it's almost casually brilliant, but there's a level of drive and effortless skill that carries the album into another dimension. Made up of enduring spouses Ira Kaplan and Georgia Hubley plus bassist James McNew, Yo La Tengo were already a tight proposition, but their choice to approach this latest record without bringing in outside help is an important evolution. On 2018's "There's a Riot Going On", their 15th studio album, they handled most of it themselves but brought in post-rock legend John McEntire (who had helped out on previous recordings) to add finishing touches. Now, working in isolation they hit on a sound that feels like peak Yo La, like we're standing in the band's Hoboken rehearsal space and watching them play.
The music is a keen-eared aggregation of all the fond, longing indie rock they've put their stamp on over the last slew of records. Kaplan, Hubley and McNew have literally nothing to prove, and this lack of pressure has allowed them an overview of their career that's led to songs that aren't repetitive - they've sharpened their writing to a fine, masterful point. Just head to the flickering post-punk groan of 'Tonight's Episode', with its brushy, barely-there drums, dispassionately dissonant vocal part and tingling guitars, or 'Aselestine', a jangling alt-country/twee hybrid that sounds like a Sarah Records cover of Mazzy Star.
And once the album stutters through 'Brain Capers', a Who-via-Stereolab indie caper, it settles into its explosive finale, a one-two punch of sublime long-form shoegaze brilliance. 'This Stupid World' is MBV on benzos, all dissonant warbles and overdriven bliss, and 'Miles Away' might be the best thing Yo La Tengo have penned in years, a quietly electronic dubbed out masterwork led by Hubley's romantic hushed vocals. Like Seefeel or later Slowdive it hits that sweet spot between foggy, electroid atmospherics and shimmering dream pop, and it feels like sinking into an ocean of sand.
Boomkat Product Review:
Yo La Tengo keep it tight on their first album in five years, working without external producers and engineers and trapping their feathery songs in a tightly-controlled mesh of motorik rhythms and grotesque fuzz. It's their best set in years.
Yo La Tengo are unassumingly good, but "This Stupid World" is better than that - it's almost casually brilliant, but there's a level of drive and effortless skill that carries the album into another dimension. Made up of enduring spouses Ira Kaplan and Georgia Hubley plus bassist James McNew, Yo La Tengo were already a tight proposition, but their choice to approach this latest record without bringing in outside help is an important evolution. On 2018's "There's a Riot Going On", their 15th studio album, they handled most of it themselves but brought in post-rock legend John McEntire (who had helped out on previous recordings) to add finishing touches. Now, working in isolation they hit on a sound that feels like peak Yo La, like we're standing in the band's Hoboken rehearsal space and watching them play.
The music is a keen-eared aggregation of all the fond, longing indie rock they've put their stamp on over the last slew of records. Kaplan, Hubley and McNew have literally nothing to prove, and this lack of pressure has allowed them an overview of their career that's led to songs that aren't repetitive - they've sharpened their writing to a fine, masterful point. Just head to the flickering post-punk groan of 'Tonight's Episode', with its brushy, barely-there drums, dispassionately dissonant vocal part and tingling guitars, or 'Aselestine', a jangling alt-country/twee hybrid that sounds like a Sarah Records cover of Mazzy Star.
And once the album stutters through 'Brain Capers', a Who-via-Stereolab indie caper, it settles into its explosive finale, a one-two punch of sublime long-form shoegaze brilliance. 'This Stupid World' is MBV on benzos, all dissonant warbles and overdriven bliss, and 'Miles Away' might be the best thing Yo La Tengo have penned in years, a quietly electronic dubbed out masterwork led by Hubley's romantic hushed vocals. Like Seefeel or later Slowdive it hits that sweet spot between foggy, electroid atmospherics and shimmering dream pop, and it feels like sinking into an ocean of sand.
2LP on Transparent Blue coloured vinyl.
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Boomkat Product Review:
Yo La Tengo keep it tight on their first album in five years, working without external producers and engineers and trapping their feathery songs in a tightly-controlled mesh of motorik rhythms and grotesque fuzz. It's their best set in years.
Yo La Tengo are unassumingly good, but "This Stupid World" is better than that - it's almost casually brilliant, but there's a level of drive and effortless skill that carries the album into another dimension. Made up of enduring spouses Ira Kaplan and Georgia Hubley plus bassist James McNew, Yo La Tengo were already a tight proposition, but their choice to approach this latest record without bringing in outside help is an important evolution. On 2018's "There's a Riot Going On", their 15th studio album, they handled most of it themselves but brought in post-rock legend John McEntire (who had helped out on previous recordings) to add finishing touches. Now, working in isolation they hit on a sound that feels like peak Yo La, like we're standing in the band's Hoboken rehearsal space and watching them play.
The music is a keen-eared aggregation of all the fond, longing indie rock they've put their stamp on over the last slew of records. Kaplan, Hubley and McNew have literally nothing to prove, and this lack of pressure has allowed them an overview of their career that's led to songs that aren't repetitive - they've sharpened their writing to a fine, masterful point. Just head to the flickering post-punk groan of 'Tonight's Episode', with its brushy, barely-there drums, dispassionately dissonant vocal part and tingling guitars, or 'Aselestine', a jangling alt-country/twee hybrid that sounds like a Sarah Records cover of Mazzy Star.
And once the album stutters through 'Brain Capers', a Who-via-Stereolab indie caper, it settles into its explosive finale, a one-two punch of sublime long-form shoegaze brilliance. 'This Stupid World' is MBV on benzos, all dissonant warbles and overdriven bliss, and 'Miles Away' might be the best thing Yo La Tengo have penned in years, a quietly electronic dubbed out masterwork led by Hubley's romantic hushed vocals. Like Seefeel or later Slowdive it hits that sweet spot between foggy, electroid atmospherics and shimmering dream pop, and it feels like sinking into an ocean of sand.
Black vinyl 2LP.
Available To Order (Estimated Shipping between 7-14 Working Days)
This item is to the best of our knowledge available to us from the supplier and should ship to you within the time-frame indicated. If there are any unforeseen issues with availability we will notify you immediately
Boomkat Product Review:
Yo La Tengo keep it tight on their first album in five years, working without external producers and engineers and trapping their feathery songs in a tightly-controlled mesh of motorik rhythms and grotesque fuzz. It's their best set in years.
Yo La Tengo are unassumingly good, but "This Stupid World" is better than that - it's almost casually brilliant, but there's a level of drive and effortless skill that carries the album into another dimension. Made up of enduring spouses Ira Kaplan and Georgia Hubley plus bassist James McNew, Yo La Tengo were already a tight proposition, but their choice to approach this latest record without bringing in outside help is an important evolution. On 2018's "There's a Riot Going On", their 15th studio album, they handled most of it themselves but brought in post-rock legend John McEntire (who had helped out on previous recordings) to add finishing touches. Now, working in isolation they hit on a sound that feels like peak Yo La, like we're standing in the band's Hoboken rehearsal space and watching them play.
The music is a keen-eared aggregation of all the fond, longing indie rock they've put their stamp on over the last slew of records. Kaplan, Hubley and McNew have literally nothing to prove, and this lack of pressure has allowed them an overview of their career that's led to songs that aren't repetitive - they've sharpened their writing to a fine, masterful point. Just head to the flickering post-punk groan of 'Tonight's Episode', with its brushy, barely-there drums, dispassionately dissonant vocal part and tingling guitars, or 'Aselestine', a jangling alt-country/twee hybrid that sounds like a Sarah Records cover of Mazzy Star.
And once the album stutters through 'Brain Capers', a Who-via-Stereolab indie caper, it settles into its explosive finale, a one-two punch of sublime long-form shoegaze brilliance. 'This Stupid World' is MBV on benzos, all dissonant warbles and overdriven bliss, and 'Miles Away' might be the best thing Yo La Tengo have penned in years, a quietly electronic dubbed out masterwork led by Hubley's romantic hushed vocals. Like Seefeel or later Slowdive it hits that sweet spot between foggy, electroid atmospherics and shimmering dream pop, and it feels like sinking into an ocean of sand.
Available To Order (Estimated Shipping between 7-14 Working Days)
This item is to the best of our knowledge available to us from the supplier and should ship to you within the time-frame indicated. If there are any unforeseen issues with availability we will notify you immediately
Boomkat Product Review:
Yo La Tengo keep it tight on their first album in five years, working without external producers and engineers and trapping their feathery songs in a tightly-controlled mesh of motorik rhythms and grotesque fuzz. It's their best set in years.
Yo La Tengo are unassumingly good, but "This Stupid World" is better than that - it's almost casually brilliant, but there's a level of drive and effortless skill that carries the album into another dimension. Made up of enduring spouses Ira Kaplan and Georgia Hubley plus bassist James McNew, Yo La Tengo were already a tight proposition, but their choice to approach this latest record without bringing in outside help is an important evolution. On 2018's "There's a Riot Going On", their 15th studio album, they handled most of it themselves but brought in post-rock legend John McEntire (who had helped out on previous recordings) to add finishing touches. Now, working in isolation they hit on a sound that feels like peak Yo La, like we're standing in the band's Hoboken rehearsal space and watching them play.
The music is a keen-eared aggregation of all the fond, longing indie rock they've put their stamp on over the last slew of records. Kaplan, Hubley and McNew have literally nothing to prove, and this lack of pressure has allowed them an overview of their career that's led to songs that aren't repetitive - they've sharpened their writing to a fine, masterful point. Just head to the flickering post-punk groan of 'Tonight's Episode', with its brushy, barely-there drums, dispassionately dissonant vocal part and tingling guitars, or 'Aselestine', a jangling alt-country/twee hybrid that sounds like a Sarah Records cover of Mazzy Star.
And once the album stutters through 'Brain Capers', a Who-via-Stereolab indie caper, it settles into its explosive finale, a one-two punch of sublime long-form shoegaze brilliance. 'This Stupid World' is MBV on benzos, all dissonant warbles and overdriven bliss, and 'Miles Away' might be the best thing Yo La Tengo have penned in years, a quietly electronic dubbed out masterwork led by Hubley's romantic hushed vocals. Like Seefeel or later Slowdive it hits that sweet spot between foggy, electroid atmospherics and shimmering dream pop, and it feels like sinking into an ocean of sand.
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