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Zen and the Art of Guitar Feedback: A Quarter Century of Yo La Tengonew
Yo La Tengo's artistic philosophy becomes clearer in Ira Kaplan's Zen-like calm. During our conversation he is relaxed, measured, and thoughtful, and appears almost wholly uninterested in the theoretical -- and the business surrounding the band.
The Portland Mercury |
Andrew R Tonry |
10-16-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
On Album 12, Yo La Tengo Again Turns Familiar Music Inside Outnew
For 25 years, Yo La Tengo has taken a contrarian approach to originality. Unafraid to evoke other artists, genres and time periods, the trio has dabbled in folk, pop, doo-wop, classic rock and the avant-garde.
Independent Weekly (NC) |
Marc Masters |
09-18-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
'Popular Songs' Showcases Yo La Tengo as a Self-Assured and Versatile Bandnew
Yo La Tengo's latest album concludes with three endlessly mesmerizing jams that stretch across the album's final 37 minutes -- and it's some of the most beautiful, cogent music the band has made.
Tucson Weekly |
Eric Swedlund |
09-17-2009 |
Reviews
Darlings of the Partynew
Why music geeks love doing the Tengo.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
01-10-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Nebbish Yet Jauntynew
This album cherry-picks from melodic Brit flits and psychedelic somnolence, dreamy drones and deep-pocket rave-ups.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Tony Ware |
02-01-2007 |
Reviews
Yo La Tengo's Mother Lodenew
The Hoboken trio's latest album showcases a record-store-sized record collection.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
10-18-2006 |
Reviews
Indie-Rock Icons Get Epicnew
If its title wasn't a dead giveaway, this is not your garden-variety Yo La Tengo album.
The Memphis Flyer |
Andrew Earles |
10-12-2006 |
Reviews
Walk Unafraidnew
Yo La Tengo briefly convince us that New Jersey is for lovers.
The Village Voice |
Rob Harvilla |
10-10-2006 |
Concerts
Tags: Yo La Tengo
Yo La Tengo Will Beat Your Assnew
After 20 years, indie's favorite sons return with a (sort of) violent new record.
Boulder Weekly |
Tyler Wilcox |
10-05-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
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Old's Cool
This is exactly the kind of disc that should come from a smart, veteran band that loves hacking up a solid-gold tune, has played with everyone from Ray Davies to the Sun Ra Arkestra, and has found more and more work lately scoring films.
Washington City Paper |
Joe Warminsky |
09-08-2006 |
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