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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Moby· Neil Young· Beck· Green Day· Sonic Youth· R.E.M.· Nine Inch Nails· Tori Amos
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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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