album · April 22, 1997

I Can Hear the Heart Beating as One

Yo La Tengo

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This 1997 collection finds Yo La Tengo at a creative peak, blending their signature feedback-laden guitar assaults with moments of unexpected pop melody and electronic experimentation. It’s a sprawling, confident statement that solidified their reputation as indie rock outliers.

• "I Can Hear the Heart Beating as One" was released on April 22, 1997, by Matador Records.
• The album features the band's first-ever string arrangements, notably on the track "Green Arrow."
• It was recorded at various studios in Hoboken, New Jersey, including Thunder Sound and Water Music.

Yo La Tengo is a New Jersey-based indie rock band formed in 1984, known for their eclectic sound and prolific output. In 1997, they were established independent music figures, releasing their seventh studio album on Matador Records.