Yo La Tengo - This Stupid World ALBUM REVIEW

The indie rock legends spin their wheels in the mud a bit.

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FAV TRACKS: TONIGHT'S EPISODE, ASELESTINE

LEAST FAV TRACK: THIS STUPID WORLD

YO LA TENGO - THIS STUPID WORLD / 2023 / MATADOR / INDIE ROCK

5/10

Y'all know this is just my opinion, right?

[KableNStuff]

Don't listen to Fantano. This album is fucking awesome.

[sanfordcurtis]

Almost a 40 year career and not a single bad album released. 5/10 for this album is scandalous.

[jacobniehaus]

Dude wtf, this is their best album in years lol

[bluechalk]

Overall I'm feeling a light YoLa-out-of-10go

[herb_]

"Oh boy, Anthony has a review for one of my favorite albums of the year so far!"

[russbeets]

This is simply classic Yo La Tengo. Full stop.

[pleft]

Melon, I’m about 97% sure James sings on Tonight’s Episode, not Ira.

[in_my_mind]

I liked the album a lot
From noisy dark parts
To poppy tunes within a great simplicity
So thumbs up

[whiplash]

If the album was called, “This Smart World, ” then you would’ve given it a 10.

[MrPedromuriel]

Yeah I disagree. This album is great, fallout is one of the best singles they've released in years, easily a 7 or higher

[ingridplaza]

To be honest, I am not surprised that Anthony did not like this album. There is no right or wrong way to appreciate music, and it is apparent that we all have certain aesthetics and timbres that we gravitate towards. Anthony is definitely a lot more forgiving and appreciative of louder, aggressive and abrasive melodies (see death grips, black midi etc.). On the flip side, softer, meditative and somber guitar driven albums do not gel with him (see war on drugs, waxahatchee etc.). This album falls into the latter, and that is just not his vibe, and that’s ok.

Personally, I love this album. I love putting this album on at night when I am winding down as I find it very conducive to mind wandering (mind wandering is actually good for you despite the negative connotation associated with it) and allowing myself to analyze where I am at mentally.

Albums like these are therapeutic for me, but I can understand why others may want something a little more “urgent.” I would rate this album a solid 8/10, and I would highly recommend listening to it when you are feeling a little introspective. Either way, I always appreciate Anthony’s opinion

[Isaiahlemoine]

5/10 WHAT THE HELL MAN!? (never listened to it)

[laditude]

I actually loved this album, but now I think it's pretty mid, thanks Fantano

[charliewiebenga]

I actually really enjoyed this album and can’t wait to get deeper into the YLT discography

[verses-tyod]

Can't wait for the future video where Fantano warms up to it. On first listen it didn't do much for me, but on 2nd listen I realized it's at least a 7. I've been following YLT since the early to mid 90s -- one of the most consistent bands ever and always good live.

[connors.]

Man don’t even know who’s singing Tonight’s Episode

[steadyrhythms]

not surprised by this considering his opinions of every other great indie rock act of the 90s. really not worth taking this review seriously honestly. this album is a great, mature meditation on the disaster world we find ourselves in. every album these days tackles these themes, but yo la tengo does it with careful thought. high recommend, so disappointed with how underrated this album has been, easily one of the best of the year. very rare to see a band be this good so late into their career. at least pitchfork was right on this.

[EthePianoMan]

Aselestine is a gem for sure, Georgia still sounds great.

[LukeOnDemand]

this stupid world as worst track? man :(

[BCl]

The title track is literally the best song on the album wtf