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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.

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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