Box
Guided by Voices · 1995
169 min · 72 tracks · indie rock · lo-fi
A whirlwind of lo-fi melodies and fragmented narratives wrapped in playful yet introspective brevity.
Why this album works
- Best for
- whirlwind of playful brevity wave-like pacing with peaks fragmented narratives to explore
- Context
- Released in 1995, 'Box' represents a prolific moment for Guided by Voices as it followed their breakthrough album 'Bee Thousand' from the previous year. This collection showcases the band's distinctive DIY aesthetic and songwriting prowess, solidifying their status in the indie rock scene during the mid-90s.
- If you like
- indie rock, lo-fi
Box is an album by Guided by Voices, released in 1995. A whirlwind of lo-fi melodies and fragmented narratives wrapped in playful yet introspective brevity. 'Box' is notable for its sprawling tracklist and eclectic sound, encapsulating the lo-fi movement that influenced countless artists. The album received positive critical reception, further cementing Guided by Voices as a pivotal act in alternative music, with songs like 'Hey Hey, Spaceman' gaining particular acclaim. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Box sound like?
A whirlwind of lo-fi melodies and fragmented narratives wrapped in playful yet introspective brevity. Rooted in indie rock and lo-fi.
What makes Box by Guided by Voices notable?
'Box' is notable for its sprawling tracklist and eclectic sound, encapsulating the lo-fi movement that influenced countless artists. The album received positive critical reception, further cementing Guided by Voices as a pivotal act in alternative music, with songs like 'Hey Hey, Spaceman' gaining particular acclaim. Released in 1995, 'Box' represents a prolific moment for Guided by Voices as it followed their breakthrough album 'Bee Thousand' from the previous year. This collection showcases the band's distinctive DIY aesthetic and songwriting prowess, solidifying their status in the indie rock scene during the mid-90s.
Who is Box for?
Box works well if you're into whirlwind of playful brevity, wave-like pacing with peaks and fragmented narratives to explore.
How many songs are on Box?
Box has 72 tracks, running approximately 169 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Old Battery 1:46
- 2 Discussing Wallace Chambers 1:48
- 3 Cyclops 1:50
- 4 Crux 2:24
- 5 A Portrait Destroyed by Fire Standout 5:09
- 6 3 Year Old Man 1:39
- 7 Dog's Out 2:09
- 8 A Proud and Booming Industry 1:03
- 9 Hank's Little Fingers 2:13
- 10 Artboat 2:27
- 11 Hey Hey, Spaceman Standout 2:51
- 12 The Tumblers 2:39
- 13 Bread Alone 1:09
- 14 Captain's Dead 2:00
Disc 2
- 1 Lips of Steel 1:34
- 2 A Visit to the Creep Doctor 1:29
- 3 Everyday 2:58
- 4 Barricade 4:31
- 5 Get to Know the Ropes 3:48
- 6 Can't Stop 2:26
- 7 The Drinking Jim Crow 1:36
- 8 Trap Soul Door 1:15
- 9 Common Rebels 2:03
- 10 Long Distance Man 1:17
- 11 I Certainly Hope Not 2:01
- 12 Adverse Wind 2:09
Disc 3
- 1 The Future Is in Eggs 3:29
- 2 The Great Blake Street Canoe Race Standout 2:54
- 3 Slopes of Big Ugly 2:06
- 4 Paper Girl 2:16
- 5 Navigating Flood Regions 2:38
- 6 An Earful O' Wax 4:22
- 7 White Whale 2:39
- 8 Trampoline 2:12
- 9 Short on Posters 1:46
- 10 Chief Barrel Belly 3:16
- 11 Dying to Try This 1:17
- 12 The Qualifying Remainder 2:55
- 13 Liar's Tale 1:57
- 14 Radio Show (Trust the Wizard) 4:01
Disc 4
- 1 Airshow '88 2:12
- 2 Order for the New Slave Trade 3:09
- 3 The Hard Way 2:53
- 4 Drinker's Peace 1:52
- 5 Mammoth Cave 2:17
- 6 When She Turns 50 2:07
- 7 Club Molluska 1:35
- 8 Pendulum 1:49
- 9 Ambergris 0:52
- 10 Local Mix-Up / Murder Charge 6:39
- 11 Starboy 1:10
- 12 Blatant Doom Trip 3:59
- 13 How Loft I Am? 1:06
Disc 5
- 1 We've Got Airplanes 3:01
- 2 Dust Devil 2:50
- 3 Squirmish Frontal Room 1:54
- 4 Tricyclic Looper 1:59
- 5 Crutch Came Slinking 2:11
- 6 Fantasy Creeps 3:18
- 7 Sopor Joe 3:23
- 8 Crunch Pillow 2:49
- 9 Indian Was an Angel 2:10
- 10 Don't Stop Now 1:47
- 11 Bite 1:07
- 12 Greenface 1:53
- 13 Deathtrot and Warlock Riding a Rooster 1:14
- 14 2nd Moves to Twin 2:21
- 15 At Odds With Dr. Genesis 1:32
- 16 Please Freeze Me 1:18
- 17 Scissors 1:50
- 18 Postal Blowfish 2:12
- 19 Crocker's Favorite Song 2:13
Release Date
January 1, 1995
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
169 min 15 sec
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