Released 20 years ago
I Am Not Afraid of You and I Will Beat Your Ass
Yo La Tengo · 2006
77 min · 15 tracks · indie rock
A sprawling tapestry of indie rock that weaves together melodic introspection, playful experimentation, and hypnotic grooves.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- wave-like pacing and flow
- layered, dense sonic textures
- contemplative moments of introspection
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'I Am Not Afraid of You and I Will Beat Your Ass' was released in 2006, Yo La Tengo had already established themselves as stalwarts of the indie rock scene with a discography spanning over two decades. This album followed their acclaimed 2000 release 'And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out', showcasing their continued evolution and willingness to experiment with sound and structure.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Built to Spill· The Mountain Goats· Sonic Youth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pass the Hatchet, I Think I’m Goodkind 10:46
- 2 Beanbag Chair 3:02
- 3 I Feel Like Going Home 4:14
- 4 Mr. Tough 4:05
- 5 Black Flowers 4:28
- 6 The Race Is On Again 4:36
- 7 The Room Got Heavy 5:10
- 8 Sometimes I Don’t Get You 3:16
- 9 Daphnia 8:51
- 10 I Should Have Known Better 3:15
- 11 Watch Out for Me Ronnie 3:01
- 12 The Weakest Part 3:03
- 13 Song for Mahila 3:40
- 14 Point and Shoot 4:18
- 15 The Story of Yo La Tango 11:48
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