August by Cake
Guided by Voices · 2017
71 min · 32 tracks · indie rock · lo-fi
A collage of concise, whimsical melodies that explore life's absurdities and fleeting moments.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical reflections on life's absurdities
- quick bursts of melodic creativity
- dynamic flow with varied pacing
- playful exploration of fleeting moments
- for spontaneous listening sessions
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, cohesive narratives
- seek straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2017, 'August by Cake' is part of Guided by Voices' prolific output during their reunion phase, following their return in 2010. This album marks their continued exploration into lo-fi indie rock, showcasing their signature brevity and lyrical wit while maintaining a steady release schedule characterized by experimentation and creativity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pavement· The Mountain Goats· Sebadoh
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 5° on the Inside 2:28
- 2 Generox Gray ® 1:58
- 3 When We All Hold Hands at the End of the World 2:02
- 4 Goodbye Note 2:50
- 5 We Liken the Sun 2:08
- 6 Fever Pitch 1:01
- 7 Absent the Man 1:36
- 8 Packing the Dead Zone 2:51
- 9 What Begins On New Year's Day 1:59
- 10 Overloaded 3:31
- 11 Keep Me Down 2:33
- 12 West Coast Company Man 1:55
- 13 Warm Up to Religion 1:52
- 14 High Five Hall of Famers 2:07
- 15 Sudden Fiction 2:40
- 16 Hiking Skin 1:55
- 17 It's Food 2:52
- 18 Cheap Buttons 2:11
- 19 Substitute 11 2:31
- 20 Chew the Sand 3:44
- 21 Dr. Feelgood Falls Off the Ocean 1:59
- 22 The Laughing Closet 1:32
- 23 Deflect Project 2:33
- 24 Upon the Circus Bus 2:20
- 25 Try It Out (It's Nothing) 1:46
- 26 Sentimental Wars 2:47
- 27 Circus Day Holdout 2:01
- 28 Whole Tomatoes 1:11
- 29 Amusement Park Is Over 2:17
- 30 Golden Doors 1:43
- 31 The Possible Edge 2:01
- 32 Escape to Phoenix 2:06
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