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Coast to Coast Carpet of Love

Robert Pollard · 2007

37 min · 16 tracks · indie rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of lo-fi melodies and cryptic lyrics, capturing Pollard's whimsical storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical storytelling with charm
  • steady mid-tempo flow throughout
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • playful lyrics inviting reflection
  • for casual listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of lengthy epics
  • prefer straightforward narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 9, 2007, 'Coast to Coast Carpet of Love' represents Robert Pollard's evolution as a solo artist following the breakup of his band Guided by Voices. It is his third solo album and showcases his distinctive songwriting style that remained influential in indie rock after the band's decade-long run.
Stylistic neighbors
Guided by Voices· Pavement· The Mountain Goats

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Our Gaze 3:21
  • 2 Count Us In 2:55
  • 3 Exactly What Words Mean 1:28
  • 4 Current Desperation (Angels Speak of Nothing) 2:14
  • 5 Dumb Lady 2:58
  • 6 Rud Fins 2:18
  • 7 Customer’s Throat 2:00
  • 8 Miles Under the Skin 2:47
  • 9 Penumbra 1:50
  • 10 Slow Hamilton 2:43
  • 11 Look Is What You Have 2:12
  • 12 I Clap for Strangers 1:48
  • 13 Life of a Wife 2:00
  • 14 Youth Leagues 2:33
  • 15 When We Were Slaves 2:18
  • 16 Nicely Now 1:51

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