Yo La Tengo Discography

Genre: Indie, Noise/Dream Pop, Experimental
About: Simply one of the greatest bands ever. They have an unmatched sound and are consistent with releasing amazing albums from the 80's to present time. Truly beautiful music through and through, honestly one can not have a say in what Indie rock is til they've experienced the Tengo.
Sounds Like: Pavement, Silver Jews, Sonic Youth, Galaxie 500, Guided By Voices
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Ride the Tiger (1986)

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New Wave Hot Dog (1987)

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President Yo La Tengo (1989)

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Fakebook (1990)

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May I Sing With Me (1992)

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Painful (1993)

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Electr-O-Pura (1995)

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I Can Hear the Heart Beating as One (1997)

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And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out (2000)

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Nuclear War (2002)

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The Sounds of the Sounds of Science (2002)

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Today is the Day EP (2003)

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Summer Sun (2003)

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I Am Not Afraid of You and I Will Beat Your Ass (2006)

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Popular Songs (2009)

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Rush Partial Discography 1974-1985

Genre: Progressive, Hard Rock

About: Does Rush even need an introduction? Here you will find about the first half of Rush's impressive body of work. Formed in Toronto, Ontario, Rush quickly expanded their sound past the original hard rock formula and became some of the front runners of the burgeoning progressive rock scene around the world. Each member has much technical skill, and the complex songwriting draws heavily from many ideas and otherworldly concepts. After joining in as drummer in 1974 before their first U.S. tour, Neil Peart assumed lyric writing duties for the band, adding more of a fantasy and science-fiction element. Rush rapidly rose to the status of a talented band not to be ignored. They have become one of the most successful musical acts in history, placing them third behind the Beatles and the Rolling Stones in consecutive gold or platinum studio albums, and have influenced a variety of acts in the progressive, metal, and alternative genres.

Sounds Like: Yes, Genesis, King Crimson, Kansas, Camel

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Rush (1974)

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Fly by Night (1975)

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Caress of Steel (1975)

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2112 (1976)

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A Farewell to Kings (1977)

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Hemispheres (1978)

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Permanent Waves (1980)

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Moving Pictures (1981)

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Signals (1982)

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Grace Under Pressure (1984)

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Power Windows (1985)

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Talking Heads - Remain in Light

Genre: New Wave, Post-Punk
Year: 1980
About: Talking Heads' fourth album really shows them having fully developed their own style. Produced by Brian Eno, this album is full of otherworldly sounds that meld into the mix. This is their most funky outing yet. David Byrne's lyrics contain elements of free-association and stream of conciousness style writing. Latin percussion also has a part in this album's sound. Thought provoking lyrics turn "heads" to the true meaning of this record. Upbeat guitars and swirling blissful electronics back many of the songs, with the last being a more slow almost Joy Division-esque outing. Great songwriting from beginning to end.
Sounds Like: Devo, Television, Gang of Four, Oingo Boingo, Elvis Costello
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Phish - Junta

Genre: Jam
Year: 1989
About: Phish's first studio adventure, this amazing 2-disc selection takes you on one wild ride and is a perfect introduction to such a talented band. It showcases their diverse influences. This album progresses smoothly back and forth between more difficult progressive and jazz fusion sections to laid back funk and rock jams. An unprecedented work at the time of its release, this cemented Phish as the centerpiece of the newly emerging jam scene, as well as bringing live improvisation to a wider audience. Very eclectic and fun, this collection of songs will prove to amuse a music fan.
Sounds Like: The Grateful Dead, Widespread Panic, moe., Umphrey's Mcgee, The String Cheese Incident
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