Yo La Tengo's new album, This Stupid World, showcases their ability to create music that defies the passage of time. The trio's latest work consists of reflective songs that explore concepts of time and existence, with Ira Kaplan's lyrics often echoing themes of mortality and acceptance. Prominent in this album is the band's decision to self-produce, which lends the music a fresh and immediate feel. The vibrant live sound combined with thoughtful lyrics captures the ongoing struggle against the relentless march of time, making it a significant work in their discography.
"I see clearly how it ends / I see the moon rise as the sun descends," they sing during opener "Sinatra Drive Breakdown."
"Prepare to die / Prepare yourself while there's still time," Kaplan plainly intones in the séance-like "Until it Happens."
"Stay alive," he adds later in the same song. "Look away from the hands of time."
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