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May I Sing with Me

Yo La Tengo · 1992

54 min · 11 tracks · indie rock

A tapestry of lo-fi melodies and experimental textures, blending noise rock with gentle pop elements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long immersive listening sessions
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1992, 'May I Sing with Me' was Yo La Tengo's third studio album, following their breakthrough record 'Fakebook'. By this time, they were solidifying their place in the indie rock scene, embracing a more eclectic sound that would define their subsequent work. The album reflects their growing confidence in blending genres and experimenting with longer compositions.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Detouring America With Horns 4:03
  • 2 Upside‐Down 2:38
  • 3 Mushroom Cloud of Hiss 9:24
  • 4 Swing for Life 5:05
  • 5 Five‐Cornered Drone (Crispy Duck) 6:19
  • 6 Some Kinda Fatigue 4:34
  • 7 Always Something 4:37
  • 8 86‐Second Blowout 1:32
  • 9 Out the Window 4:00
  • 10 Sleeping Pill 9:43
  • 11 Satellite 2:17

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