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Yo La Tengo
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The NJ-based unit explore the extremes of feedback-driven noise rock and sweet melodic pop. Prolific and independent, Yo La Tengo have transcended their influences to ensconce themselves as an institution of the indie community.
The core of Yo La Tengo (Spanish for the outfielder’s cry of “I’ve got it!”) comprises husband and wife duo singer/guitarist Ira Kaplan and drummer/vocalist Georgia Hubley. After forming the band in 1984, they placed an advertisement seeking other musicians to round out the lineup, requesting applicants who shared their fondness for the The Soft Boys, Mission of Burma, and Arthur Lee’s Love. A number of bassists and lead guitarists passed through the band’s roster during its formative years, but after bowing in late 1985 with the single “The River of Water,” backed by a cover of Love’s “A House Is Not a Motel,” Yo La Tengo’s membership appeared to stabilize with the additions of guitarist Dave Schramm and bassist Mike Lewis prior to the sessions for 1986’s full-length roots pop debut, Ride the Tiger, produced by former Mission of Burma bassist Clint Conley.
However, both Schramm and Lewis exited in the wake of the record’s release, leaving Kaplan to assume lead guitar duties. Bassist Stephan Wichnewski signed on for 1987’s New Wave Hot Dogs, a more assured outing that brought the group’s Velvet Underground obsession to the fore via a cover of the early VU composition “It’s Alright (The Way That You Live).” Not only did Kaplan’s introverted, half-spoken vocals and buzzing guitar work closely recall Lou Reed, but Hubley’s rock-steady drumming and breathy backing turns simultaneously conjured memories of vintage Maureen Tucker.
The core of Yo La Tengo (Spanish for the outfielder’s cry of “I’ve got it!”) comprises husband and wife duo singer/guitarist Ira Kaplan and drummer/vocalist Georgia Hubley. After forming the band in 1984, they placed an advertisement seeking other musicians to round out the lineup, requesting applicants who shared their fondness for the The Soft Boys, Mission of Burma, and Arthur Lee’s Love. A number of bassists and lead guitarists passed through the band’s roster during its formative years, but after bowing in late 1985 with the single “The River of Water,” backed by a cover of Love’s “A House Is Not a Motel,” Yo La Tengo’s membership appeared to stabilize with the additions of guitarist Dave Schramm and bassist Mike Lewis prior to the sessions for 1986’s full-length roots pop debut, Ride the Tiger, produced by former Mission of Burma bassist Clint Conley.
However, both Schramm and Lewis exited in the wake of the record’s release, leaving Kaplan to assume lead guitar duties. Bassist Stephan Wichnewski signed on for 1987’s New Wave Hot Dogs, a more assured outing that brought the group’s Velvet Underground obsession to the fore via a cover of the early VU composition “It’s Alright (The Way That You Live).” Not only did Kaplan’s introverted, half-spoken vocals and buzzing guitar work closely recall Lou Reed, but Hubley’s rock-steady drumming and breathy backing turns simultaneously conjured memories of vintage Maureen Tucker.
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vorasingha wrote:
outsiders cease to exist
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FootToFace wrote:
oh my god their tags are awful
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optimistic_tour wrote:
their cover of "here comes my baby" rivals cat's original. almost. also, I just realized how much like the Mekons their earlier albums were..
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Orange-Minz wrote:
Just pre-ordered the upcoming "They Shoot, We Score"-CD! yeeeeeeehaaaaaaa!
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Rudelyy wrote:
Rudely Interrupted have been invited by the United Nations to perform in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium on the 3rd of December 2008 to mark international disability day. Check us out!
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forgetmenot wrote:
Whatever you want from me, whatever you want I'll do. Try to squeeze a drop of blood from a sugarcube.
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ihavesoldout wrote:
Soy un bocadillo muy bonito.
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radtron wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuIVOrE3F_U
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folksnl wrote:
I can't agree more with rigoisphat
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Justin1983 wrote:
Yo La Tengo encanta comer salsa de manzana que les gusta tanto que ponerlo en sus guitarras y bajos y batería. Eso es lo que he oído.
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verabaxter wrote:
Hola gente, ya tenemos lastf! www.lastfm/music/vera+baxter y en estos dias subimos algo del nuevo disco como adelanto!! Saludos
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rigoisphat wrote:
wtf
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new_virus wrote:
Lo que son capaces de hacer es algo que no suele escucharse. Suenan a la absoluta libertad creativa.
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ag6ja wrote:
ellos la tienen!!
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candieiro wrote:
vine in the pub and this songs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!very special!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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RagingRED wrote:
Come to my page and write your Dream Yo La Tengo setlist in my journal! 20 songs max :)
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wmatsuzoe wrote:
new wave hot dogs and summer sun are the best ones. !
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RagingRED wrote:
New pic sucks, get the Summer Sun one back.
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Orange-Minz wrote:
maybe this helps you to get into them. it's a pdf i made up a few months ago. http://preview.tinyurl.com/4cdvy7
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DotsDisconnect wrote:
i like this band. i need to get into them
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Events
- Aug 24 Yo La Tengo McCarren Pool, New York, United States
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Pygmalion Music Festival 2008
various, Urbana, United States
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ATP New York 2008 curated by My Bloody Valentine
Kutshers Country Club, Monticello, United States
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| 125 attendees
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