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Cool Planet

Guided by Voices · 2014

36 min · 18 tracks · indie rock · lo-fi

A kaleidoscopic blend of short, punchy tracks that meld lo-fi aesthetics with sharp lyrical wit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of playful energy
  • lyrical wit in quick succession
  • for spontaneous listening
  • ideal for lighthearted gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, immersive tracks
  • seek deep emotional narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 2014, 'Cool Planet' is Guided by Voices' first album since reuniting after a hiatus and marks their 20th studio release. This period saw frontman Robert Pollard continuing to explore his prolific songwriting style, building on the band's legacy while experimenting within their established sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Pavement· The Mountain Goats· Sebadoh

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Authoritarian Zoo 2:21
  • 2 Fast Crawl 1:41
  • 3 Psychotic Crush 1:22
  • 4 Costume Makes the Man 2:03
  • 5 Hat of Flames 1:31
  • 6 These Dooms 1:59
  • 7 Table at Fool's Tooth 1:21
  • 8 All American Boy 3:45
  • 9 You Get Every Game 2:05
  • 10 Pan Swimmer 0:59
  • 11 The Bone Church 2:14
  • 12 Bad Love Is Easy to Do 2:04
  • 13 The No Doubters 2:36
  • 14 Narrated by Paul 1:05
  • 15 Cream of Lung 1:13
  • 16 Males of Wormwood Mars 2:53
  • 17 Ticket to Hide 3:02
  • 18 Cool Planet 1:51

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