And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out
by Yo La Tengo
- Type: Album
- Released: February 22, 2000
- Label: Matador
- Country: United States
- Length: 1:17:30
- Community rating: 4.29/5 from 22 ratings
Artists on this release: James McNew, Georgia Hubley, Ira Kaplan
Album Notes & Community Reviews
On 'And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out', Yo La Tengo pivots to a quieter, more atmospheric sound defined by subdued dream-pop, close harmonies, and themes of domestic intimacy. [1, 2, 7, 11] Produced by Roger Moutenot, the album is built upon reverberating guitars, airy percussion, and an expanded textural palette including vibraphones and drum machines. [1, 7, 9] This sustained tranquil mood is punctuated by occasional forays into the band's signature noise-rock, creating a critically acclaimed work noted for its emotional honesty and sonic cohesion. [1, 3, 10]
Genres
Descriptors: dreamy, hushed, gentle, velvety, whispering
Tracklist
- Everyday (06:31)
- Our Way to Fall (04:18)
- Saturday (04:18)
- Let's Save Tony Orlando's House (04:59)
- Last Days of Disco (06:28)
- The Crying of Lot G (04:44)
- You Can Have It All (04:36)
- Tears Are in Your Eyes (04:35)
- Cherry Chapstick (06:11)
- From Black to Blue (04:47)
- Madeline (03:35)
- Tired Hippo (04:46)
- Night Falls on Hoboken (17:42)
Credits
- Ira Kaplan - performers, writers (tracks 1–6; 8–13)
- Georgia Hubley - performers, writers (tracks 1–6; 8–13)
- James McNew - performers, writers (tracks 1–6; 8–13)
- Susie Ibarra - percussion (tracks 1 and 3)
- David Henry - cello (track 7), additional recording
- Tim Harris - cello (track 10)
- Roger Moutenot - production
- Greg Calbi - mastering
- Dan - photography
- Gregory Crewdson - photography
- Kris Gillespie - drum programming (track 4)
- Bil Emmons - additional recording
- Peter Walsh - additional recording
- Wayne Dorell - additional recording