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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Boredoms - Pop Tatari

Genre: Noise, Experimental
Year: 1992
About: This might just be one of the most adventurous albums i've ever heard, and that's saying something for this Japanese group. It has a punk energy to it. I warn you that this is a thoughtfully written, delightfully disgusting mass of chaos that I can totally dig. If you're looking for something new to add to your mix, maybe with a few wild shrieks thrown in, try this out. This one's a trip; a maniacal trip through your conciousness.
Sounds Like: OOIOO, Melt-Banana, Ruins, Afrirampo
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aboombong - asynchronic

Genre: Ambient, Drone, Experimental
Year: 2010
About: This is one of the most experimental ventures to be released this year, and has plenty of interesting sounds and beautiful drones to submit you into an everlasting trance from start to finish. "Toys: field recording, split bamboo marimba, Turkish darbuka, Punjabi ektara, Vietnamese jack fruit danmo, camel bells, elephant bells, goat bells, bone cymbal mallets, Trinidadian tenor steelpan, homemade surdo, piano, 5-string prepared electric guitar, Kawai K3, sequencer, effects, tape-manipulation, drum kit."
Sounds Like: Forest Swords, Sigur Ros (Von-era), Famous Boating Party, Pete Swanson
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Gastr del Sol - The Serpentine Similar + 20 Songs Less

Genre: Post-Rock, Experimental
Year: 1993
About: The debut album and first EP by this amazing post-rock band from Chicago, featuring Jim O'Rourke of future Sonic Youth fame. If you dig crazy ass shit, dig this.
Sounds Like: Tortoise, Slint, Cul de Sac, June of 44, Fly Pan Am, Bark Psychosis
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Frank Zappa - Hot Rats

Genre: Experimental, Progressive, Jazz Fusion
Year: 1969
About: Highly influencial, Frank Zappa's first solo studio outing is full of inventive songwriting and large scale composition. Unlike anything beforehand, Zappa paved the way for various genres of music on this album, exploring vast uncharted territory with this release. There is some stellar jamming lead guitar throughout the album, carrying the listener through much of the quirky fusion excursions. The ensemble features several new instruments to the rock scene, such as flute, saxophone, clarinet, and electric violin. On a side note, this album marks one of the first 16-track recordings to be released to the public while the Beatles were still working with 8-track technology. For those new to Zappa, as with much of his work, it may take a few listens, but it is thoroughly worth the time.
Sounds Like: Captain Beefheart, Gong, The Mothers of Invention, King Crimson
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Set Fire to Flames - Sings Reign Rebuilder

Genre: Post-Rock
Year: 2001
About: The debut album from a band considered to be the side-project of Godspeed You! Black Emperor, this album is anything but insignificant. Its known that it was recorded "in states of little or no sleep, in varying levels of intoxication, and in physical confinement." This is readily obvious in the sound of the broodingly ominous and eerie tracks showcased here. These 13 musicians spent the span of five days locked away in a decrepit house in Montreal, where they created this haunting music. Ambient noise, such as shuffling feet and paper, police sirens, and creaking dusty floors, fill the atmosphere of this album. The manic rants and world commentary of the man dubbed "Lying Dying Wonder Body" string the record together and offer insight into the artists' motives.
Sounds Like: Fly Pan Am, A Silver Mt. Zion, Esmerine, Godspeed You! Black Emperor
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