New Wave Hot Dogs

New Wave Hot Dogs is the second studio album by American indie rock band Yo La Tengo, released in 1987 by record label Coyote.

Re-releases

The CD version included the band's following album President Yo La Tengo and the A-side of the 1987 single "The Asparagus Song". It was re-released by Matador Records, in 1996.

Reception

The album was described by Dave Henderson in a 1988 review in Underground magazine as "a fine album, a loveable set of tunes – all put together with the greatest of ease." AllMusic called it "a quantum leap over the sound of their debut".

Track listing

All songs written by Ira Kaplan except where noted.

Personnel

Ira Kaplan — guitars, vocals
Stephan Wichnewski — bass
Georgia Hubley — drums

;Additional Personnel

Chris Stamey — guitar
Dave Rick — guitar