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Mishmoshi-Moshi

Yo La Tengo · 2000

45 min · 10 tracks · indie rock

An eclectic blend of lo-fi indie rock and atmospheric remixes that explore texture and mood.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Saturday Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    You Can Have It All (edit) — This track encapsulates the band's ability to merge catchy melodies with an experimental edge, making it a standout example of their sonic versatility.
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    Danelectro 2 — With its hypnotic rhythms and layered sounds, this track demonstrates how Yo La Tengo crafts immersive soundscapes that invite deep listening.
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    Ready-Mades — This song highlights the band's knack for blending straightforward rock with a dreamy ambiance, showcasing their lyrical wit alongside musical experimentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • explorative listening for detail
  • varied remix interpretations
  • engaging in-order experience
  • experimental twists on structure

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer straightforward song formats
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Experimental — Showcases the band's experimental side with eclectic remixes and atmospheric textures.
Career context
Released in 2000, Mishmoshi-Moshi came after Yo La Tengo's critically acclaimed album, I Can Hear the Heart Beating as One. This collection of remixes showcases the band's experimental side during a period when they were gaining recognition for their diverse sound. Following a successful tour, this album further solidified their reputation within the indie rock scene.
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Tracklist

  • 1 Saturday Start here 4:19
  • 2 You Can Have It All (edit) 4:05
  • 3 Danelectro 3 4:13
  • 4 Danelectro 2 4:35
  • 5 Danelectro 1 (Q-Unique remix) 2:52
  • 6 Danelectro 3 (Kit Clayton remix) 4:21
  • 7 Danelectro 1 1:15
  • 8 Danelectro 2 (Nobukazu Takemura remix) 11:17
  • 9 Ready-Mades 3:28
  • 10 You Can Have It All (Sonic Boom remix) 4:36

What to play next

And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside Out
Listen next

And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside Out

2000

Continues the experimental sound with a more introspective mood.
I Can Hear the Heart Beating as One
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I Can Hear the Heart Beating as One

1997
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