Earthquake Glue
Guided by Voices · 2003
45 min · 15 tracks · indie rock · lo-fi
A lo-fi tapestry of melodic hooks and fragmented narratives that captures the essence of everyday absurdity.
Why this album works
- Best for
- playful absurdity throughout tracks dynamic flow with varied pacing short bursts of catchy melodies
- Context
- Released in 2003, 'Earthquake Glue' was Guided by Voices' follow-up to 'Universal Truths and Cycles.' At this point, the band had established a cult following, solidifying their place in the indie rock scene after nearly two decades of activity. This album came during a prolific period for frontman Robert Pollard, who was exploring various musical styles while maintaining the band's signature sound.
- If you like
- indie rock, lo-fi
Earthquake Glue is an album by Guided by Voices, released in 2003. A lo-fi tapestry of melodic hooks and fragmented narratives that captures the essence of everyday absurdity. 'Earthquake Glue' received positive critical acclaim, with notable mentions in publications like Pitchfork and Entertainment Weekly. The album demonstrated Guided by Voices' enduring influence on the indie rock genre, particularly with its DIY ethos and experimental approach, which inspired a wave of lo-fi artists in the years following its release. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Earthquake Glue sound like?
A lo-fi tapestry of melodic hooks and fragmented narratives that captures the essence of everyday absurdity. Rooted in indie rock and lo-fi.
What makes Earthquake Glue by Guided by Voices notable?
'Earthquake Glue' received positive critical acclaim, with notable mentions in publications like Pitchfork and Entertainment Weekly. The album demonstrated Guided by Voices' enduring influence on the indie rock genre, particularly with its DIY ethos and experimental approach, which inspired a wave of lo-fi artists in the years following its release. Released in 2003, 'Earthquake Glue' was Guided by Voices' follow-up to 'Universal Truths and Cycles.' At this point, the band had established a cult following, solidifying their place in the indie rock scene after nearly two decades of activity. This album came during a prolific period for frontman Robert Pollard, who was exploring various musical styles while maintaining the band's signature sound.
Who is Earthquake Glue for?
Earthquake Glue works well if you're into playful absurdity throughout tracks, dynamic flow with varied pacing and short bursts of catchy melodies.
How many songs are on Earthquake Glue?
Earthquake Glue has 15 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Kind of Soldier 2:36
- 2 My Son, My Secretary, My Country 1:57
- 3 I'll Replace You With Machines Standout 2:49
- 4 She Goes Off at Night 2:03
- 5 Beat Your Wings 4:47
- 6 Useless Inventions 2:53
- 7 Dirty Water 3:27
- 8 The Best of Jill Hives 2:42
- 9 Dead Cloud Standout 3:12
- 10 Mix Up the Satellites 3:23
- 11 Main Street Wizards 3:22
- 12 A Trophy Mule in Particular 2:19
- 13 Apology in Advance 2:32
- 14 Secret Star Standout 4:42
- 15 Of Mites and Men 2:33
Release Date
January 1, 2003
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
45 min 23 sec
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