Prisoners of Love: A Smattering of Scintillating Senescent Songs: 1985–2003
2005 compilation album by Yo La Tengo
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.
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Attribution, date and provenance are strongest when supported by the original work, a catalogue record and documented transmission. The source revision retrieved here is dated May 29, 2025. The linked authority identifier is Q7245847. 1 of 1 selected statements include explicit references; 0 carry qualifiers and 0 use preferred rank. The first chronological checks are 1985, 2003, 1986 and 2002.
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