Murder in the Second Degree
Yo La Tengo · 2016
77 min · 28 tracks · indie rock
A vibrant collage of covers that reinterprets classics through an indie rock lens with playful experimentation.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its unique approach to cover songs, providing listeners with a fresh take on familiar tracks while maintaining the band's distinct style. It received positive critical reception for its inventive arrangements and reverence for the original artists, highlighting Yo La Tengo's influence within the indie music scene.
- Best for
- playful reinterpretations of classics dynamic range with peaks short bursts of energy
- Context
- By the time 'Murder in the Second Degree' was released in 2016, Yo La Tengo had already established themselves as a pivotal force in indie rock since their formation in 1984. This album followed their 2013 release 'Fade' and showcased their eclectic influences while continuing to evolve their sound, emphasizing a blend of homage and innovation.
- 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 Alley Cat 1:12
- 2 New York Groove Standout 2:48
- 3 Bertha 3:13
- 4 Add it Up 2:52
- 5 To Love Somebody Standout 2:53
- 6 Civilization (Bongo, Bongo, Bongo) 0:35
- 7 Suspect Device 1:53
- 8 First I Look at the Purse 2:20
- 9 Jailbreak 3:03
- 10 Popcorn 1:37
- 11 Girl From the North Country 2:03
- 12 Build Me Up Buttercup 3:06
- 13 I Wanna Be Free 2:05
- 14 Rock and Roll Love Letter 2:54
- 15 Emotional Rescue 1:40
- 16 Some Velvet Morning 2:29
- 17 The Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys / Mr. Soul 4:55
- 18 Pay to Cum 1:37
- 19 Never My Love 1:50
- 20 King Kong 3:12
- 21 White Lines (Don’t Don’t Do It) 2:06
- 22 Slurf Song 1:57
- 23 Different Drum 3:18
- 24 Crazy 0:59
- 25 Be My Baby 3:22
- 26 Hey Ya! 3:03
- 27 Heart of Darkness Standout 5:09
- 28 Chantilly Lace / Medley 8:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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