Stuff Like That There
Yo La Tengo · 2015
45 min · 14 tracks · indie rock
A lush tapestry of indie rock infused with intimate covers and original songs, weaving nostalgia with heartfelt storytelling.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its unique blend of covers and original tracks, earning critical acclaim for its understated beauty. It was well-received by publications like Pitchfork, which praised its charm and nuanced songwriting, reinforcing Yo La Tengo's status as indie rock stalwarts.
- Best for
- nostalgic storytelling with warmth steady mid-tempo reflective moments intimate covers for quiet evenings
- Context
- By 2015, Yo La Tengo was well-established in the indie rock scene, having released their breakthrough album 'I Can Hear the Heart Beating as One' in 1997. 'Stuff Like That There' came five years after their last studio album, showcasing a more reflective phase in their career where they embraced slower tempos and softer sounds, further solidifying their influence through reinterpretation and collaboration.
- 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 My Heart’s Not in It 2:48
- 2 Rickety 3:47
- 3 I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry Standout 2:52
- 4 All Your Secrets 3:18
- 5 The Ballad of Red Buckets 4:49
- 6 Friday I’m in Love Standout 3:11
- 7 Before We Stopped to Think 2:59
- 8 Butchie’s Tune 2:47
- 9 Automatic Doom Standout 2:37
- 10 Awhileaway 4:03
- 11 I Can Feel the Ice Melting 2:36
- 12 Naples 2:45
- 13 Deeper Into Movies 5:09
- 14 Somebody’s in Love 2:06
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