Name: Painful
Brand: Yo La Tengo

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

OLE-069-2

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

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Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2002-01-22

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Beggars Group

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

744861006923

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Yo La Tengo

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Yo La Tengo is an American indie rock band that was founded in Hoboken, New Jersey in 1984. With a career spanning over three decades, they have become one of the most influential and respected bands in the alternative music scene. Known for their eclectic sound and diverse range of musical styles, Yo La Tengo has released numerous critically acclaimed albums and established themselves as pioneers of indie rock. Their unique blend of shoegaze, noise pop, folk, and experimental sounds sets them apart from other bands in the genre. Whether it's their dreamy melodies or energetic guitar-driven tracks, Yo La Tengo continues to captivate audiences with their innovative approach to music.
Since their formation, Yo La Tengo has consistently pushed boundaries and experimented with different genres and musical techniques. Their ability to seamlessly transition between soft introspective ballads and raucous guitar-driven anthems showcases their versatility as musicians. The band's distinctive sound is complemented by the heartfelt lyrics penned by frontman Ira Kaplan, which often touch upon themes of love, loss, and self-reflection.
With a dedicated fan base that spans across the globe, Yo La Tengo has built a reputation for delivering mesmerizing live performances filled with energy and emotion. Their dynamic stage presence combined with their improvisational skills make each concert a unique experience for fans. From intimate venues to major festivals, Yo La Tengo continues to captivate audiences with their powerful live shows.

The musical evolution of yo la tengo continued on 1993's 'painful'. the group's tendency to veer between soft-and-slow and hard-and-fast remains - as demonstrated in the two wildly different versions of 'big day coming' - but as whole, the record shows increasingly nuanced songwriting by kaplan and hubley and greater variety in their overall sound. the addition of organ provides another sonic dimension, evoking a mood of tender fragility on the love song 'nowhere near' and adding a caustic urgency to 'sudden organ.' what's also notable here is that yo la tengo, who have always acknowledged the influence of both the old and the new, have begun to sound more and more like their influences. 'from a motel 6' with its soft, trance-like vocals and monolithic guitar attack eerily evokes the twisted '90s psychedelia of seminal british shoe-gazers my bloody valentine. throughout, the record brims with rich guitar textures, from the shimmery instrumental 'superstar watcher' and the burnished ripple of 'a worrying thing' to the metallic whomp of version 2 of 'big day coming.' yo la tengo continues its tradition of unexpected cover songs with 'the whole of the law' by punk cult faves the only ones.

Painful

Music US