Today Is the Day!
Yo La Tengo · 2003
23 min · 6 tracks · indie rock
A blend of dreamy melodies and raw indie rock energy that captures the essence of early 2000s alternative music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of energetic expression
- dreamy melodies for reflective moments
- acoustic warmth for cozy evenings
- gradual build towards emotional release
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2003, Yo La Tengo had solidified their status in the indie rock scene with several acclaimed albums, including 'And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out' from 2000. 'Today Is the Day!' serves as a follow-up EP featuring both original material and a reimagined acoustic version of their earlier track 'Cherry Chapstick'. This release showcased their artistic evolution and willingness to experiment within their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Built to Spill· The Mountain Goats· Sonic Youth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Today Is the Day 4:28
- 2 Styles of the Times 4:21
- 3 Outsmartener 2:59
- 4 Needle of Death 3:20
- 5 Dr. Crash 2:40
- 6 Cherry Chapstick (acoustic) 5:32
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