Strange but True is a collaborative album by the band Yo La Tengo and Jad Fair.

[8] The song titles are taken from outrageous newspaper headlines.

[9] The lyrics were written by Jad's brother, David.

[10] The Chicago Tribune called the album "a mixed bag of gemlike pop, atmospheric narratives and abrasive textures.

"[11] Spin deemed it a "supermarket tabloid rock opera.