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Popular Songs

Yo La Tengo · 2009

72 min · 12 tracks · indie rock

A rich tapestry of melodic indie rock infused with experimental textures and introspective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • introspective, reflective moods
  • layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Popular Songs' was released in 2009, Yo La Tengo had established themselves as a significant force in indie rock, following their acclaimed 2000 album 'And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out.' This album came during a phase of artistic exploration where the band sought to merge their signature sound with more expansive arrangements and diverse influences.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Here to Fall 5:45
  • 2 Avalon or Someone Very Similar 3:17
  • 3 By Two’s 4:29
  • 4 Nothing to Hide 2:46
  • 5 Periodically Double or Triple 3:53
  • 6 If It’s True 2:43
  • 7 I’m on My Way 4:36
  • 8 When It’s Dark 3:55
  • 9 All Your Secrets 4:27
  • 10 More Stars Than There Are in Heaven 9:39
  • 11 The Fireside 11:25
  • 12 And the Glitter Is Gone 15:54

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