Strange but True (album)
1998 studio album by Jad Fair & Yo La Tengo
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Strange but True is a collaborative album by the band Yo La Tengo and Jad Fair.[6][7] It was released by Matador Records in 1998.[8] The song titles are taken from outrageous newspaper headlines.[9] The lyrics were written by Jad's brother, David.[10]
| Strange but True | |
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Indie rock |
| Length | 40:57 |
| Label | Matador Records |
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Christgau's Consumer Guide |  [2] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [3] |
| Entertainment Weekly | B[4] |
| Pitchfork | 4.9/10[5] |
Critical reception
The Chicago Tribune called the album "a mixed bag of gemlike pop, atmospheric narratives and abrasive textures."[11] Spin deemed it a "supermarket tabloid rock opera."[12]
Track listing
- "Helpful Monkey Wallpapers Entire Home" – 2:06
- "Texas Man Abducted by Aliens for Outer Space Joy Ride" – 2:37
- "National Sports Association Hires Retired English Professor to Name New Wrestling Holds" – 2:33
- "Dedicated Thespian Has Teeth Pulled to Play Newborn Baby in High School Play" – 1:38
- "Three-Year-Old Genius Graduates High School at Top of Her Class" – 1:17
- "Embarrassed Teen Accidentally Uses Valuable Rare Postage Stamp" – 2:49
- "Principal Punishes Students with Bad Impressions and Tired Jokes" – 1:24
- "Retired Grocer Constructs Tiny Mount Rushmore Entirely of Cheese" – 1:51
- "X-ray Reveals Doctor Left Wristwatch Inside Patient" – 0:50
- "Clumsy Grandmother Serves Delicious Dessert by Mistake #2" – 1:01
- "Retired Woman Starts New Career in Monkey Fashions" – 1:35
- "Circus Strongman Runs for PTA President" – 3:19
- "High School Shop Class Constructs Bicycle Built for 26" – 1:31
- "Clumsy Grandmother Serves Delicious Dessert by Mistake #1" – 1:22
- "Ohio Town Saved from Killer Bees by Hungry Vampire Bats" – 2:26
- "Nevada Man Invents Piano with 21 Extra Keys" – 1:10
- "Clever Chemist Makes Chewing Gum from Soap" – 2:00
- "Minnesota Man Claims Monkey Bowled Perfect Game" – 1:34
- "Ingenious Scientist Invents Car of the Future" – 1:29
- "Car Gears Stick in Reverse, Daring Driver Crosses Town Backwards" – 1:48
- "Shocking Fashion Statement Terrorizes Town" – 1:56
- "Feisty Millionaire Fills Potholes with Hundred-Dollar Bills" – 2:41