Down by the Racetrack
Guided by Voices · 2013
9 min · 6 tracks · indie rock · lo-fi
A brief, fragmented exploration of lo-fi indie rock that feels intimate and spontaneous.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of spontaneous energy
- intimate moments of fragmented exploration
- for quick listening breaks
- playful and irreverent vibes
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer lengthy, cohesive albums
- seek polished, mainstream production
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Down by the Racetrack' was released in 2013, Guided by Voices was in a phase of revitalization following their reunion in 2010. This album marked their return to a more experimental and concise sound, showcasing the band's ability to craft catchy yet ephemeral songs. It continued the momentum from their previous release, 'Let's Go Eat the Factory', while reflecting a matured approach to songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pavement· The Mountain Goats· Sebadoh
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It Travels Faster Through Thin Hair 1:14
- 2 Pictures of the Man 2:37
- 3 Amanda Gray 0:43
- 4 Standing in a Puddle of Flesh 1:30
- 5 Copy Zero 1:48
- 6 Down By the Racetrack 1:45
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