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Jad Fair & Yo La Tengo
Strange But True
Album US 1998 on Matador label
Rock (Lo-Fi)
Lyrics and song titles based on American tabloid-style press headlines. Lyrics are printed on inner sleeve. 150gr vinyl 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 ©℗1998 Matador Records
Musicians
 | Jad Fair voc, g, *1954 US artwork, vocals, album by |
 | Yo La Tengo , *1984 US album by |
 | David Fair g, voc, bvoc, US artwork, lyrics by |
 | James McNew b, voc, cb, *1969 US bass |
 | Georgia Hubley dr, voc, *1960 US drums |
 | Ira Kaplan voc, g, *1957 US guitar, liner notes |
Producers
| Greg Calbi mastered by |
| Fred Brockman mixed by, recorded by |
| Jason Willett mixed by |
| Unknown Artist recorded by |
Composers
| David Fair |
Album Tracks
| No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helpful Monkey Wallpapers Entire Home | Jad Fair & Yo La Tengo | 2:06 | |
| 2 | Texas Man Abducted By Aliens For Outer Space Joy Ride | Jad Fair & Yo La Tengo | 2:37 | |
| 3 | National Sports Association Hires Retired English Professor To Name New Wrestling Holds | Jad Fair & Yo La Tengo | 2:33 | |
| 4 | Dedicated Thespian Has Teeth Pulled To Play Newborn Baby In High School Play | Jad Fair & Yo La Tengo | 1:38 | |
| 5 | Three-Year-Old Genius Graduates High School At Top Of Her Class | Jad Fair & Yo La Tengo | 1:17 | |
| 6 | Embarassed Teen Accidentally Uses Valuable Rare Postage Stamp | Jad Fair & Yo La Tengo | 2:49 | |
| 7 | Principal Punishes Students With Bad Impressions And Tired Jokes | Jad Fair & Yo La Tengo | 1:24 | |
| 8 | Retired Grocer Constructs Tiny Mount Rushmore Entirely Of Cheese | Jad Fair & Yo La Tengo | 1:51 | |
| 9 | X-Ray Reveals Doctor Left Wristwatch Inside Patient | Jad Fair & Yo La Tengo | 0:50 | |
| 10 | Clumsy Grandmother Serves Delicious Dessert By Mistake #2 | Jad Fair & Yo La Tengo | 1:01 | |
| 11 | Retired Woman Starts New Career In Monkey Fashions | Jad Fair & Yo La Tengo | 1:35 | |
| 12 | Circus Strongman Runs For PTA President | Jad Fair & Yo La Tengo | 3:19 | |
| 13 | High School Shop Class Constructs Bicycle Built For 26 | Jad Fair & Yo La Tengo | 1:31 | |
| 14 | Clumsy Grandmother Serves Delicious Dessert By Mistake #1 | Jad Fair & Yo La Tengo | 1:22 | |
| 15 | Ohio Town Saved From Killer Bees By Hungry Vampire Bats | Jad Fair & Yo La Tengo | 2:26 | |
| 16 | Nevada Man Invents Piano With 21 Extra Keys | Jad Fair & Yo La Tengo | 1:10 | |
| 17 | Clever Chemist Makes Chewing Gum From Soap | Jad Fair & Yo La Tengo | 2:00 | |
| 18 | Minnesota Man Claims Monkey Bowled Perfect Game | Jad Fair & Yo La Tengo | 1:34 | |
| 19 | Ingenius Scientist Invents Car Of The Future | Jad Fair & Yo La Tengo | 1:29 | |
| 20 | Car Gears Stick In Reverse, Daring Driver Crosses Town Backwards | Jad Fair & Yo La Tengo | 1:48 | |
| 21 | Shocking Fashion Statement Terrorizes Town | Jad Fair & Yo La Tengo | 1:56 | |
| 22 | Feisty Millionaire Fills Potholes With Hundred-Dollar Bills | Jad Fair & Yo La Tengo | 2:41 |
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