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Yo La Tengo And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out Release Date: 2000 02 22 Running Time: 77:15 Label: Matador Rating:

After years as one of indie rock's standard-bearing groups, Yo La Tengo surpasses itself with And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out. A culturally literate, emotionally rich album, on songs like "Let's Save Tony Orlando's House," "The Crying of Lot G," and "The Last Days of Disco," it alludes to The Simpsons, enigmatic author Thomas Pynchon and independent films while exploring the comforting, confining, complex aspects of relationships. "Our Way to Fall" sets Ira Kaplan's recollection of falling in love to a dreamy, down-to-earth backdrop of gently brushed drums, luminous organs and vibes; "The Crying of Lot G" transforms the syrupy sweetness of '50s ballads into a monologue about a relationship's shortcomings. "Madeline"'s shimmery indie bossa-nova and the countrified ballad "Tears Are in Your Eyes" showcase Georgia Hubley's buttery, empathetic voice; her singing makes these vignettes universal as well as personal. Like mature indie rock records such as Pavement's Terror Twilight and Jim O'Rourke's Eureka, And Then Nothing... favors mellow songwriting, detailed arrangements, and eclectic influences, such as the Silver Apples-like drum machines and doo wop backing vocals that adorn many of the songs. The wintry, implosive "Everyday" uses both of these elements, along with a plaintive guitar and hushed, hypnotic vocals, to begin the album on a surprisingly somber note. Similarly, the off-kilter beats, odd piano bursts, and harmonies on "Saturday" add to the song's awkward, uneasy beauty. Finally, nine songs into the album, Yo La Tengo breaks out the whammy and feedback action on "Cherry Chapstick," their most incandescent song since "Sugarcube." Easily one of 2000's most accomplished albums, And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out isn't as immediate as some of the group's earlier work, but it's just as enduring, proving that Yo La Tengo is the perfect band to grow old with. Heather Phares, All Music Guide

Tracks:

	Title	Composer	Time
1	Everyday	Yo La Tengo	6:30
2	Our Way to Fall	Yo La Tengo	4:17
3	Saturday	Yo La Tengo	4:17
4	Let's Save Tony Orlando's House	Yo La Tengo	4:59
5	Last Days of Disco	Yo La Tengo	6:27
6	Crying of Lot G	Yo La Tengo	4:43
7	You Can Have It All	Casey	4:34
8	Tears Are in Your Eyes	Yo La Tengo	4:33
9	Cherry Chapstick	Yo La Tengo	6:09
10	From Black to Blue	Yo La Tengo	4:46
11	Madeline	Yo La Tengo	3:35
12	Tired Hippo	Yo La Tengo	4:44
13	Night Falls on Hoboken	Yo La Tengo	17:41

Other Releases:

And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out [France Bonus CD] Release Date: 2003 Label: Import

And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out [Bonus Disc] Release Date: 2000 Label: Matador

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