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Strange But True

Jad Fair & Yo La Tengo

1998 · Rock

Rare pressing on Gatefold

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Strange But True by Jad Fair & Yo La Tengo

Strange But True is an Alt/Indie album by Jad Fair & Yo La Tengo, originally released in 1998. On Gatefold: 12 pressings tracked.

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Tracklist

  1. 1Helpful Monkey Wallpapers Entire Home2:07
  2. 2Texas Man Abducted by Aliens for Outer Space Joy Ride2:36
  3. 3National Sports Association Hires Retired English Professor to Name New Wrestling Holds2:33
  4. 4Dedicated Thespian Has Teeth Pulled to Play Newborn Baby in High School Play1:38
  5. 5Three-Year-Old Genius Graduates High School at Top of Her Class1:17
  6. 6Embarrassed Teen Accidentally Uses Valuable Rare Postage Stamp2:48
  7. 7Principal Punishes Students with Bad Impressions and Tired Jokes1:24
  8. 8Retired Grocer Constructs Tiny Mount Rushmore Entirely of Cheese1:50
  9. 9X-Ray Reveals Doctor Left Wristwatch Inside Patient0:49
  10. 10Clumsy Grandmother Serves Delicious Dessert by Mistake #21:00
  11. 11Retired Woman Starts New Career in Monkey Fashions1:35
  12. 12Circus Strongman Runs for PTA President3:19
  13. 13High School Shop Class Constructs Bicycle Built for 261:31
  14. 14Clumsy Grandmother Serves Delicious Dessert by Mistake #11:21
  15. 15Ohio Town Saved from Killer Bees by Hungry Vampire Bats2:26
  16. 16Nevada Man Invents Piano with 21 Extra Keys1:09
  17. 17Clever Chemist Makes Chewing Gum from Soap1:59
  18. 18Minnesota Man Claims Monkey Bowled Perfect Game1:34
  19. 19Ingenious Scientist Invents Car of the Future1:28
  20. 20Car Gears Stick in Reverse, Daring Driver Crosses Town Backwards1:48
  21. 21Shocking Fashion Statement Terrorizes Town1:56
  22. 22Feisty Millionaire Fills Potholes with Hundred-Dollar Bills2:43

Sound DNA

  • Alt/Indie
  • Lo-Fi
  • lo-fi
  • whimsical

Album notes

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Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

Lyrics and song titles based on American tabloid-style press headlines.
Lyrics are printed on inner sleeve.
A1, A3, A5, A6, B1, B3, B6, B7, B9 recorded at Snack Time on June 21, 1994, and mixed at Free Poundy! Studios
A2, A4, A7 to A11, B2, B4, B5, B8, B10, B11 recorded at Tin Pan Alley on August 30, 1996, and mixed at Megaphone Studio-recorded by a guy who's name none of us can remember.

Credits

The people behind it.

Performers

  • Georgia HubleyDRUMS
  • Ira KaplanGUITAR GUITAR, LINER NOTES
  • Jad FairVOCALS
  • James McNewBASS

Rare pressing on Gatefold · 12 pressings tracked on Gatefold

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