Yo La Tengo News: Yo La Tengo - Popular Songs (2009)
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After a quarter century and more than 14 albums, it's difficult for any band to remain relevant. That's the challenge that faces Yo La Tengo as the critical darlings get set to release Popular Songs on September 8th.For the most part YLT rise admirably to the challenge. While we get familiar sounds like the "Sugarcube"-esque indie pop/rock of "Nothing To Hide" and the twee of the Georgia Hubley-led "Avalon Or Someone Very Similar", the band do manage to weave in just enough new tricks to make the album interesting. The opener "Here To Fall" is a startling blend of ambient...
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