''President Yo La Tengo'' is the third album by American
indie rock
Indie rock is a subgenre of rock music that originated in the United States, United Kingdom and New Zealand from the 1970s to the 1980s. Originally used to describe independent record labels, the term became associated with the music they produc ...
band
Yo La Tengo
Yo La Tengo (YLT; Spanish for "I have her") is an American indie rock band formed in Hoboken, New Jersey, in 1984. Since 1992, the lineup has consisted of Ira Kaplan (guitars, piano, vocals), Georgia Hubley (drums, piano, vocals), and James M ...
, released in 1989 by record label Coyote.
Recording
''President Yo La Tengo'' was recorded at Waterhouse studio, except for tracks 4 and 6, recorded at
CBGB
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.
Content
The album contains two new versions of instrumental vehicle "The Evil That Men Do" (previously featured on the 1986 album
Ride the Tiger), including an extensive live performance. "Orange Song" is a cover of the
Antietam
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song.
Release
The CD version (released by Coyote/Twin Tone Records) included the band's previous album ''
New Wave Hot Dogs'' and the A-side of the 1987 single "The Asparagus Song". It was re-released by
Matador Records
Matador Records is an independent record label, with a roster of mainly indie rock, but also punk rock, experimental rock, alternative rock, and electronic acts.
History
Matador was created in 1989 by Chris Lombardi in his New York City apar ...
, in 1996.
Reception
''
Stereogum'' wrote: "Featuring a number of great early Yo La Tengo compositions, ''President Yo La Tengo'' is an initiation into the creative ethic of a good band that is going to turn great".
Track listing
Personnel
*Ira Kaplan – guitars, lead vocals, organ
*Georgia Hubley – drums, harmony vocals; bass solo (track 1)
*Gene Holder – bass (tracks 1–3, 5), guitar flourishes (track 3)
*Stephan Wichnewski – bass (tracks 4, 6, 7)
*John Baumgartner – accordion (track 7)
References
External links
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Yo La Tengo albums
1989 EPs
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