About this release
Painful by Yo La Tengo is an album released in 1993. Sitting at the intersection of Rock, the record draws on Lo-Fi, Indie Rock, a combination that defines its sonic character. Spread across 11 tracks, it is a standard album that rewards close listening from start to finish. Current listings open at $2.57, making it an accessible entry-level find. Play the 30-second audio preview, browse the full tracklist track by track, and explore related records across similar sounds, era, and hidden gems below.
Crate Digger Trivia
Crate Lore: During the recording of "Painful," Yo La Tengo employed a vintage reel-to-reel tape machine to capture their signature lo-fi sound, giving the album a warm, textured quality that became a hallmark of their style.
Tracklist
Side A
| Position | Track Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Day Coming | 7:04 |
| 2 | From A Motel 6 | 4:08 |
| 3 | Double Dare | 3:28 |
| 4 | Superstar-Watcher | 1:42 |
| 5 | Nowhere Near | 6:01 |
| 6 | Sudden Organ | 4:42 |
Side B
| Position | Track Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | A Worrying Thing | 2:53 |
| 8 | I Was The Fool Beside You For Too Long | 5:04 |
| 9 | The Whole Of The Law | 2:19 |
| 10 | Big Day Coming | 4:14 |
| 11 | I Heard You Looking | 7:01 |
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