President Yo La Tengo
Yo La Tengo · 1989
30 min · 7 tracks · indie rock
A collage of lo-fi experimentation and intimate melodies, reflecting a playful yet introspective indie rock ethos.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful introspection in short bursts
- dynamic flow with emotional peaks
- for spontaneous listening
- quirky melodies that invite curiosity
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer long, cohesive albums
- avoid lo-fi experimental sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 1989, 'President Yo La Tengo' was Yo La Tengo's third studio album, following their 1986 debut 'Ride the Tiger' and sophomore effort 'New Wave Hot Dogs'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their signature sound while gaining momentum within the indie rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Built to Spill· The Mountain Goats· Sonic Youth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Barnaby, Hardly Working 4:28
- 2 Drug Test 4:02
- 3 The Evil That Men Do (Craig’s version) 2:37
- 4 The Orange Song 3:20
- 5 Alyda 3:36
- 6 The Evil That Men Do (Pablo’s version) 10:30
- 7 I Threw It All Away 2:12
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