Exile in Guyville
Liz Phair · 1993
55 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · pop rock
Raw confessions and playful irony collide in Liz Phair's lo-fi, guitar-driven exploration of love and identity.
Why this album works
'Exile in Guyville' received critical acclaim upon release, often cited as one of the most important albums of the '90s. It was named among the best albums of all time by various publications, influencing countless female artists and solidifying Phair's role as a trailblazer in indie rock.
- Best for
- raw, personal storytelling vibes reflective late-night listening short bursts of emotion
- Context
- Released as her debut album in 1993, 'Exile in Guyville' marked Liz Phair's introduction to the music scene after years of performing in Chicago's underground. The album emerged during a pivotal moment for alternative rock, positioning her as a key figure in the genre’s feminist discourse.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Blur· Beck· Sufjan Stevens
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 6′1″ 3:05
- 2 Help Me Mary 2:16
- 3 Glory 1:29
- 4 Dance of the Seven Veils 2:29
- 5 Never Said Standout 3:16
- 6 Soap Star Joe 2:44
- 7 Explain It to Me 3:11
- 8 Canary 3:19
- 9 Mesmerizing 3:55
- 10 Fuck and Run Standout 3:07
- 11 Girls! Girls! Girls! 2:20
- 12 Divorce Song Standout 3:20
- 13 Shatter 5:28
- 14 Flower 2:03
- 15 Johnny Sunshine 3:27
- 16 Gunshy 3:15
- 17 Stratford‐on‐Guy 2:59
- 18 Strange Loop 3:57
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