This Stupid World

This Stupid World emerged from jam sessions that the band held in their Hoboken, New Jersey, studio, typically without the aim of recording an album. These sessions began just before the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced the trio to pause recording for several months due to restrictions and canceled live performances. After a few live shows and their annual Hanukkah series later that year, they resumed recording in late 2021. The spontaneity of those holiday performances inspired Yo La Tengo to experiment in the studio, and unlike their previous album, We Have Amnesia Sometimes, they approached these sessions with the intention of recording, using multi-track recording and overdubs. Initially aiming for a quick digital release via Matador Records, the band missed a July 2022 deadline and continued to refine the recordings, delaying the release to early 2023.

A1 Sinatra Drive Breakdown
A2 Fallout
A3 Tonight's Episode
B1 Aselestine
B2 Until It Happens
B3 Apology Letter
B4 Brain Capers
C1 This Stupid World
C2 Miles Away
D1 Untitled (Instrumental)