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.
Why this album works
'Devil Between My Toes' helped establish Guided by Voices as a significant player in the lo-fi movement, resonating with DIY culture. Although it did not chart highly, its impact on independent music and subsequent artists has been profound, influencing many within the genre who admired its raw aesthetic and brevity.
- Best for
- short, punchy listening sessions playful and experimental vibes dynamic emotional bursts
- 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
- Linkin Park· Moby· Neil Young· Green Day· Sonic Youth· Tori Amos· Nine Inch Nails· R.E.M.
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 Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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