And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out
by Yo La Tengo
  • Record Label: Matador
  • Release Date: Feb 22, 2000
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 39
  3. Negative: 3 out of 39

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  1. All_ButTrU4
    May 8, 2022
    7
    probably 20 minutes too long and more focused and edited version could have been worth an extra star. That said, the length allows some of the tracks more room to breath and allows them to branch off into little jazzy improvs at times, making the album that bit more special. "Our Way To Fall" is an early highlight but the first 6 tracks are all excellent. The second half of the album isprobably 20 minutes too long and more focused and edited version could have been worth an extra star. That said, the length allows some of the tracks more room to breath and allows them to branch off into little jazzy improvs at times, making the album that bit more special. "Our Way To Fall" is an early highlight but the first 6 tracks are all excellent. The second half of the album is also excellent but is more ambient and has a few more testing moments like the 18 minute final track… Expand
  2. Ricko
    Jul 6, 2020
    8
    This is equal in parts mellow, cool and beautiful. It is full of mood and atmosphere and is like velvet on the brain. A similar vibe to the likes of Sparklehorse or Low with a dose of sertraline. It's an album that is really easy to get lost in but also easy to lose track of due to the length of it. If I am totally honest, it is probably 20 minutes too long and more focused and editedThis is equal in parts mellow, cool and beautiful. It is full of mood and atmosphere and is like velvet on the brain. A similar vibe to the likes of Sparklehorse or Low with a dose of sertraline. It's an album that is really easy to get lost in but also easy to lose track of due to the length of it. If I am totally honest, it is probably 20 minutes too long and more focused and edited version could have been worth an extra star. That said, the length allows some of the tracks more room to breath and allows them to branch off into little jazzy improvs at times, making the album that bit more special. "Our Way To Fall" is an early highlight but the first 6 tracks are all excellent. The second half of the album is also excellent but is more ambient and has a few more testing moments like the 18 minute final track.… Expand
  3. UggyCaesar
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Classic. Arguably their best (even though I don’t think so but I could definitely see someone making a case).
  4. Blurbtwndalines
    May 15, 2013
    10
    It's a beautiful album that captures the essence of domestic, content life through its calming grooves and fantastic melodies. It's chilling, relaxing, and relatable, and more approachable than most YLT records. I think it has proven itself very worthy of all the critical attention and is easily one of the best albums of the 21st century.
  5. GuyH
    Apr 12, 2007
    9
    Not a typical YLT album in that there isn't as much variety in mood and pace as usual. However, I think this eventually works in the album's favour, creating a really hypnotic feel. A brilliant late night listen.
  6. SlowGlassRecords
    Sep 22, 2006
    10
    brilliant, stunning, exeptional masterpiece of extreme proportions.
  7. JohnL
    Jul 24, 2006
    9
    The album before this was their greatest, but this is terrific in a very different way, and stands out more than what followed (which is/was still good don't get me wrong). These folks are as interesting a band as their is in America (the only thing I prefer is a dou called Rasa), and so it's been for the last 10-15 years.
  8. JimB
    Mar 27, 2005
    10
    A sublime masterpiece! And perfect for "summer night" listening. Could be Yo La Tengo's best album.

Awards & Rankings

15
#15 Best Album of 2000
57
#57 Most Discussed Album of 2000
30
#30 Most Shared Album of 2000

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. The A.V. Club
    70
    And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out, while not unremarkable, is still a little disappointing, too light on memorable hooks and melodies, too long on leisurely arrangements, and not too great to obliterate feelings that Yo La Tengo usually does better.
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  2. Sonicnet
    70
    And while not so instantly accessible as much of the band's recent output, the songs still manage to be catchy, if elusively so; this is an album that rewards repeated listening.
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  3. Nude As The News
    65
    A very pretty, measured album of slow, organ-supported mood crawls. And nothing else.
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