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Mishmoshi-Moshi

Yo La Tengo · 2000

45 min · 10 tracks · indie rock

An experimental blend of indie rock textures and electronic remixes that challenge conventional song structures.

Why this album works

The album is notable for its innovative approach to remixes, featuring contributions from several artists, which helped solidify Yo La Tengo's reputation as genre-pushing musicians. While it didn't achieve significant commercial success, it received critical acclaim and contributed to the evolving landscape of indie rock and electronic music in that era.
Best for
wave-like pacing with peaks explorative listening for detail varied remix interpretations
Context
Released in 2000, 'Mishmoshi-Moshi' came during Yo La Tengo's established period of creativity following their acclaimed album 'I Can Hear the Heart Beating as One'. This album showcases the band's willingness to explore remix culture and collaborations, marking a diversification of their sound in the early 2000s.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Saturday Standout 4:19
  • 2 You Can Have It All (edit) Standout 4:05
  • 3 Danelectro 3 4:13
  • 4 Danelectro 2 Standout 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

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