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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.

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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