Yo La Tengo: Summer Sun LP

Yo La Tengo's follow-up to 2000's wildly acclaimed And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside Out proved to be yet another thrilling chapter in the artistic journey of one of the world's most ever-changing bands. Summer Sun, recorded with longtime associate Roger Mountenot, is a subtle stylistic shift from its predecessor – upbeat, swinging and sweet, but no less haunting when the moment calls for it. This shimmering 2003 effort from the brilliant Hoboken trio of Ira Kaplan, Georgia Hubley and James McNew finds them exploring the sunny landscapes of summer, in every imaginable mode of music. From the gorgeous "Little Eyes" to the ten-minute jam "Let's Be Still," it's one of Yo La Tengo's most ambitious and accessible albums to date.