1992's May I Sing With Me is classic Yo La Tengo, merging pop and noise in an awesome aural display. Yo La Tengo is in many respects the quintessential critics' band: in addition to its adventurous eclecticism, defiant independence, the Hoboken based unit explored the extremes of feedback-driven noise rock and sweetly melodic pop, shading its work with equal parts scholarly composure and fannish enthusiasm. Prolific and mercurial, Yo La Tengo ultimately transcended its myriad influences to ensconce itself as a beloved institution of the indie community.