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Fakebook | 
 enlarge | Artist: Yo La Tengo
Label: Bar/None Records
Category: Music
List Price: $15.98
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Rating:  26 reviews
Sales Rank: 44150
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 20
UPC: 032862002021
EAN: 0032862002021
ASIN: B0000048CX
Release Date: April 13, 1994
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| Tracks:
| • | Can't Forget - Yo La Tengo, Kaplan, Ira | | • | Griselda - Yo La Tengo, Antonia [1] | | • | Here Comes My Baby - Yo La Tengo, Stevens, Cat | | • | Barnaby, Hardly Working - Yo La Tengo, Hubley, Georgia | | • | Yellow Sarong - Yo La Tengo, | | • | You Tore Me Down - Yo La Tengo, | | • | Emulsified - Yo La Tengo, Garvin, Rex | | • | Speeding Motorcycle - Yo La Tengo, Johnston, Daniel [1 | | • | Tried So Hard - Yo La Tengo, Clark, Gene [1] | | • | The Summer - Yo La Tengo, Hubley, Georgia | | • | Oklahoma, U.S.A. - Yo La Tengo, Davies, Ray | | • | What Comes Next - Yo La Tengo, Kaplan, Ira | | • | The One to Cry - Yo La Tengo, Schlaks | | • | Andalucia - Yo La Tengo, Cale, John | | • | Did I Tell You - Yo La Tengo, Kaplan, Ira | | • | What Can I Say - Yo La Tengo, Spampinato, Joey |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com essential recording
Many people's favorite Yo La Tengo album, Fakebook puts five YLT originals up against 11 covers drawn from a college-radio DJ's dream library: there's American roots-rock heroes NRBQ up against New York City experimentalists the Scene Is Now; tracks from unknowns like the Escorts and Rex Garvin and the Mighty Cravers alongside somewhat better-known artists like the Kinks, the Flamin' Groovies, the Flying Burrito Brothers, and Cat Stevens; plus YLT's now-classic take on Daniel Johnston's "Speeding Motorcycle." Though the originals of these songs weren't shabby to begin with, YLT's versions are so heartfelt that they're well worth revisiting. And the originals sound perfectly comfortable next to the covers, giving a glimpse into what kind of songwriter Ira Kaplan was developing into. --Randy Silver
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| Customer Reviews:
A decidingly different Yo La Tengo record. October 3, 2008
Michael Stack (North Chelmsford, MA USA)
"Fakebook" is an album quite unlike any other in Yo La Tengo's catalog. Putting aside their love of feedback and noise, the band settled into an album of mostly covers (with five originals-- including some previously recorded-- scattered throughout). Welcoming back guitarist Dave Schramm from their debut Ride the Tiger from an encore, the album of mostly folk and folky songs is smothered in acoustic guitars and slides. And throughout, it's a fun listen.
This is evident straight from the opener, original "Can't Forget". With a great steel guitar lead and a delicate male/female harmony vocal, the piece captures your attention and doesn't let go before wrapping up a couple minutes later. The album pretty much continues in this vein, angular acoustics, hushed tones, and great steel guitar leads with occasional deviations ('50s rock and roll send up send up "Emulsified"). At it's best, it's filled with a whole lot of swaggering fun ("Griselda") or sensitivity ("Andalucia" and "Speeding Motorcyle"). And while there's no cuts that are cringe-worthy, there's a few don't really grab your attention ("You Tore Me Down", "Oklahoma, U.S.A.").
All in all though, "Fakebook", while not exactly a sign of what Yo La Tengo is about given its concept, is a great record from their catalog. Newcomers would be best off starting with one of their more representative albums (I Can Hear the Heart Beating as One comes to mind), but this one is well worth the investment. Recommended.
Nothing "Fake" About This Songbook February 5, 2006
Sonofviagra (Now, Motown, USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The genuine affection for the tunes on display here make for a fine low-key listening experience. Covers and originals meld together in what seems to be a love letter to musical sensibilities of an earlier time. There's a country & western, soft rockabilly, or folk vibe throughout with understated vocals and nary a hint of the experimental "noise", contrapuntal dissonance, and detached attitude for which the band is usually known.
This is an album for fans to get their arms around and embrace. Those uninitiated in the ways of Yo La Tengo would probably best be forewarned that this album is hardly indicative of the band's usual direction, but may like it nonetheless as an album to just "chill" by.
 Amazin, Reminds me of the Byds January 28, 2006
David H. Kandestin (Montreal)
An excellent album. I am a fan of "I Can Hear The Heart Beating" and "Then NOthing Turned Into Somethin". This cd is entirely different. Yo La Tengo pulls a complete 180, and sticks mainly to covers mixed with some original stuff. It has a misty, thematic feel to it, a certain aura of perfectly arranged acoustic guitar and slippery vocals. "What Comes Next" evokes the Byrds, especially their "Notorious Byrd Bros." phase. An excellent buy, sit back n enjoy.
 Too country/americana for me March 15, 2005
A. Magana (Mexico City)
2 out of 20 found this review helpful
This doesn't sound like YLT at all. If you like a bunch of slow, acoustic, sad songs this is an album for you.
Maybe it's the fact that this record is a good attempt to pay tribute to some unknown bands that it gets a couple of stars...I honestly, don't get it.
Such sweet thunder March 10, 2005
James Ferguson (Vilnius, Lithuania)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I am embarrassed to say I have only recently discovered Yo La Tengo, but what a great pleasure in doing so. The music is so strongly evocative, picking up on the rich instrumentals and harmonies of the 60's, the Byrds immediately come to mind, yet updating them to the present. I thought they did a marvelous take on "Here Comes My Baby." Looks like I will have more happy hunting judging by their rich treasure trove of music.
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