Guided By Voices - Alien Lanes | 90s Album Review

Alien Lanes by Guided By Voices, their first for Matador Records, expanded upon the lo-fi, hook-driven bursts of songs from previous release Bee Thousand. Its chaotic, collage-like structure packs 28 tracks into just over 40 minutes, thanks to the raw, four-track production gives the album an intimate, unpolished feel. Songs end abruptly, vocals are buried, guitars are out of tune, yet the melodies emerge from the fuzz with a mix of power pop charm and punk spontaneity.Widely considered one of their best works, Alien Lanes remains a cult favorite and a defining record of '90s indie rock.

 

Songs In This Episode

Intro - Watch Me Jumpstart

17:09 - Motor Away

20:20 - Closer You Are

30:38 - Ex-Supermodel

36:20 - Strawdogs

38:19 - My Valuable Hunting Knife

Outro - Blimps Go 90

 

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