I Am Not Afraid of You and I Will Beat Your Ass is the eleventh full-length album by American indie rock band Yo La Tengo, released on September 12, 2006 by record label Matador.

Content

The title of the album is rumored to be a (paraphrased) quote by NBA player Kurt Thomas. Sitting on the bench together during a game, Thomas was caught on tape by the MSG Network in a profane exchange with fellow Knick, point guard Stephon Marbury. Thomas yelled at Marbury, "Everyone in this organization is afraid of you, but I'm not, and I will beat your ass".

Release

The record was released on CD and as a double LP vinyl. A 7" single for "Mr. Tough" was released in the UK, September 4, 2006. On the B-side there is a cover of "I'm Your Puppet" by James & Bobby Purify.

Reception

The album has received widespread acclaim and appeared in numerous "Best of 2006" lists, including:

Track listing

All songs written by Georgia Hubley, Ira Kaplan and James McNew.

Personnel

Mastered by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound. Art

Charts