Prisoners of Love: A Smattering of Scintillating Senescent Songs: 1985–2003 explained
Prisoners of Love: A Smattering of Scintillating Senescent Songs: 1985–2003 is a best-of compilation album of songs by the band Yo La Tengo. It was available in two- or three-disc editions, the third disc being A Smattering of Outtakes and Rarities 1986–2002.
The front and rear cover art is reminiscent of The Beatles' Second Album in style, color and layout of band photographs.
Track listing
- A Smattering of Outtakes and Rarities 1986–2002As indicated by its title, these songs are outtakes and rarities. (*) Indicates the track was previously unreleased.[1]
Personnel
- Yo La Tengo
- Ira Kaplan – vocals, guitar, organ
- Georgia Hubley – vocals, drums, organ
- James McNew – bass, vocals (except as noted below)
- Stephan Wichnewski – bass (disc 1: track 10, disc 2: track 11)
- Dave Schramm – guitar (disc 1: track 13, disc 2: tracks 1 & 8)
- Dave Rick – bass (disc 2: track 1), lead guitar (disc 3: track 12)
- Additional musicians
- Gene Holder – bass (disc 1: tracks 3 & 8, disc 2: tracks 5 & 8, disc 3: track 10)
- Chris Stamey – guitar (disc 1: track 10)
- David Henry – cello (disc 1: track 12, disc 3: track 3)
- Al Greller – upright bass (disc 1: track 13)
- Mike Tchang – saxophone (disc 2: track 1)
- Chris Nelson – trombone (disc 2: track 1)
- Roger Moutenot – bongos (disc 2: track 2)
- Gary Larson trumpet – trumpet (disc 3: track 3)
- Steve Michener – bass (disc 3: track 12)
- Paul Niehaus – pedal steel guitar (disc 3: track 16)
Notes and References
- http://www.matadorrecords.com/yo_la_tengo/ I Am Not Afraid Of You And I Will Beat Your Ass
