And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out

by Yo La Tengo

And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out cover art
  • 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

  1. Everyday (06:31)
  2. Our Way to Fall (04:18)
  3. Saturday (04:18)
  4. Let's Save Tony Orlando's House (04:59)
  5. Last Days of Disco (06:28)
  6. The Crying of Lot G (04:44)
  7. You Can Have It All (04:36)
  8. Tears Are in Your Eyes (04:35)
  9. Cherry Chapstick (06:11)
  10. From Black to Blue (04:47)
  11. Madeline (03:35)
  12. Tired Hippo (04:46)
  13. 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

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