I have nothing to say about the new Yo La Tengo album, except that it makes me happier than any record that I’ve heard for a while. And of course I Am Not Afraid of You And I Will Beat Your Ass is an title that instantly joins such fine names as Free Your Mind ... And Your Ass Will Follow. One wonders if that’s what the band had in mind. In fact, is any album with ass in the title destined for greatness?

EMusic has a serious take, and a completely not-serious take, on the album as well.