Forever Since Breakfast
Guided by Voices · 1986
23 min · 7 tracks · indie rock · lo-fi
Lo-fi melodies and raw production create a charmingly disheveled soundscape filled with introspective lyrics.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its contribution to the lo-fi movement of the late 1980s, showcasing a rough aesthetic that resonated with future indie bands. Critics have reflected on its impact in establishing Guided by Voices as a key player in alt-rock, paving the way for their later successes.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments lo-fi charm for casual listening short tracks for quick engagement
- Context
- Released in 1986, 'Forever Since Breakfast' served as Guided by Voices' debut album, marking the beginning of Robert Pollard's prolific songwriting journey. At this point, the band was still largely unknown, operating in the indie rock scene with a distinctly DIY ethos that would later influence countless artists.
- 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 Land of Danger Standout 3:09
- 2 Let's Ride 3:26
- 3 Like I Do Standout 2:42
- 4 Sometimes I Cry 3:03
- 5 She Wants to Know 3:15
- 6 Fountain of Youth Standout 3:59
- 7 The Other Place 3:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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