September 1, 2009 from WXPN – One of America’s most influential and captivating rock bands, Hoboken, N.J.’s Yo La Tengo celebrates its 25th anniversary with the release of Popular Songs, which continues the trio’s tradition of balancing soft acoustic pop with dark, enthralling rock. Guitarist/vocalist Ira Kaplan, drummer/vocalist Georgia Hubley and bassist/vocalist James McNew have made another impeccably crafted delight, which you can hear in its entirety here, for the week prior to its release on Sept. 8.
I’m not even going to waste my time with a review right now. However, I will tell you that I am about half way through the first track as I type, and guys, if you’ve EVER liked ANYTHING that either Belle and Sebastian, Smashing Pumpkins, or anything/anyone related to Gram Parsons has ever done, you will dig this record and should probably go check it out yourself. Listen now at NPR.org, cause it’s off the hizook. Srsly.
