Devil Between My Toes cover

Devil Between My Toes

Guided by Voices · 1987

31 min · 14 tracks · indie rock · lo-fi

A scrappy collection of lo-fi anthems, bursting with youthful energy and playful experimentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, punchy listening sessions
  • playful and experimental vibes
  • dynamic emotional bursts
  • quick bursts of energy

Where this album fits

Career context
'Devil Between My Toes' is Guided by Voices' debut album, released in February 1987. At this point, the band was still relatively unknown, operating on the fringes of the indie rock scene. This album marked the beginning of their prolific output, laying the groundwork for their distinctive sound that would evolve throughout the 1990s.
Stylistic neighbors
Pavement· The Mountain Goats· Sebadoh

Tracklist

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

  • 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 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 2:51
  • 12 The Tumblers 2:39
  • 13 Bread Alone 1:09
  • 14 Captain’s Dead 2:00

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