Yo La Tengo - Fakebook (Black Vinyl) Compct Disc When the songs were finished

When the songs were finished

the album isn’t as insular as its predecessor

and Ben Newman [drums]—craft the soundtrack to personal resurrection under the heavy weight of metallic catharsis upheld by robust guitars and vocal tension that almost snaps

Inspired by the gritty romanticism of Shane MacGowan and the Jim Croce mimicry of Tim Heidecker’s "What the Brokenhearted Do…"

to be enjoyed

Yo La Tengo - Fakebook (Black Vinyl) Compct Disc When the songs were finishedConsidered by many to be among their best efforts. It is Yo La Tengo "Unplugged" working out on a handful of original's and a number of obscure would be hits like The Kinks "Oklahoma U. S. A.", John Cale's "Andalucia" and the Flamin' Groovies "You Tore Me Down." Their song "The Summer" and their brilliant take of Daniel Johnston's "Speeding Motorcycle" proved to be the bands first alternative chart hits.