Prisoners of Love: A Smattering of Scintillating Senescent Songs: 1985–2003 is a best-of compilation album of songs by the band Yo La Tengo. It was available in two- or three-disc editions, the third disc being A Smattering of Outtakes and Rarities 1986–2002.
The front and rear cover art is reminiscent of The Beatles' Second Album in style, color and layout of band photographs.
Track listing
A Smattering of Outtakes and Rarities 1986–2002 As indicated by its title, these songs are outtakes and rarities. (*) Indicates the track was previously unreleased.I Am Not Afraid Of You And I Will Beat Your Ass. Matador Records. Retrieved on 2007-09-11.
Personnel Yo La Tengo Ira Kaplan – vocals, guitar, organ Georgia Hubley – vocals, drums, organ James McNew – bass, vocals (except as noted below) Stephan Wichnewski – bass (disc 1: track 10, disc 2: track 11) Dave Schramm – guitar (disc 1: track 13, disc 2: tracks 1 & 8) Dave Rick – bass (disc 2: track 1), lead guitar (disc 3: track 12)
Additional musicians Gene Holder – bass (disc 1: tracks 3 & 8, disc 2: tracks 5 & 8, disc 3: track 10) Chris Stamey – guitar (disc 1: track 10) David Henry – cello (disc 1: track 12, disc 3: track 3) Al Greller – upright bass (disc 1: track 13) Mike Tchang – saxophone (disc 2: track 1) Chris Nelson – trombone (disc 2: track 1) Roger Moutenot – bongos (disc 2: track 2) Gary Larson trumpet – trumpet (disc 3: track 3) Steve Michener – bass (disc 3: track 12) Paul Niehaus – pedal steel guitar (disc 3: track 16)
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