All The Glitter: Ira Kaplan Of Yo La Tengo's Favourite Albums | Page 5 of 14 | The Quietus

Baker's Dozen

Artists discuss the 13 records that shaped their lives

4. The GlandsThe Glands

This is probably the most recent thing on the list. We were recording in Nashville and The Glands were playing a show that night. I don’t really remember why we decided to go but we broke off work and went to see them. I think all these groups, in a certain way, are the same as everything else in that they create their own world and the world is uniquely theirs but still somehow feels familiar. It’s not like ‘wow nobody’s written a song like that before!’, but at the same time there’s something indescribable about that mood. They’re from Athens, Georgia and I sort of hear that southern quality in their sound, like it’s a slower day, you’re tired out and may not be moving as fast. It’s just a beautiful, lazy pop sound.

PreviousNext Record

The Quietus Digest

Sign up for our free Friday email newsletter.

Support The Quietus

Our journalism is funded by our readers. Become a subscriber today to help champion our writing, plus enjoy bonus essays, podcasts, playlists and music downloads.

Support & Subscribe Today