"President Yo La Tengo" is the third studio album released by indie rock band Yo La Tengo. The album was first released in 1989 under the production of Gene Holder, a member of The dB's. This album marks the first full-length release from the band to start gaining traction in larger independent rock circles.
Yo La Tengo, also known as "The Freely Translating Organization," is an American indie rock band that originates from Hoboken, New Jersey, and was formed in 1984. The band's members are Ira Kaplan, Georgia Hubley, and James McNew. They are known for their eclectic style, drawing influences from a variety of music genres including punk rock, shoegaze, and jazz.
In "President Yo La Tengo", listeners can notice the band's spectrum of musical styles. Some of the songs reflect the band's roots in punk rock while other tracks turn towards longer, more abstract instrumental works that the band would later become known for. To date, the album receives solid appreciation and has helped pave the way for the band's later more popular releases.
