Released 20 years ago
From a Compound Eye
Robert Pollard · 2006
71 min · 26 tracks · indie rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of lo-fi indie rock and whimsical narratives reflecting Pollard's eclectic songwriting style.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical narratives with eclectic charm
- quick bursts of playful energy
- pacing that ebbs and flows
- short tracks for casual listening
- surprising twists in song structure
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, long tracks
- seek instant gratification in songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, 'From a Compound Eye' marks Robert Pollard's first solo album after the disbandment of Guided by Voices, showcasing his prolific songwriting. Following a celebrated career with GBV, Pollard ventured into solo work while maintaining his distinctive lo-fi aesthetic and narrative-driven lyrics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Guided by Voices· Pavement· The Mountain Goats
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gold 3:03
- 2 Field Jacket Blues 1:50
- 3 Dancing Girls and Dancing Men 2:39
- 4 Flowering Orphans 1:52
- 5 The Right Thing 4:37
- 6 U.S. Mustard Company 2:54
- 7 The Numbered Head 5:11
- 8 I'm a Widow 3:42
- 9 Fresh Threads, Salad Shooters and Zip Guns 1:52
- 10 Kick Me and Cancel 2:09
- 11 Other Dogs Remain 2:42
- 12 Kensington Cradle 1:53
- 13 Love Is Stronger Than Witchcraft 4:13
- 14 Hammer in Your Eyes 1:43
- 15 50-Year-Old Baby 2:15
- 16 I Surround You Naked 2:42
- 17 Cock of the Rainbow 1:44
- 18 Conqueror of the Moon 5:05
- 19 Blessed in an Open Head 2:56
- 20 A Boy in Motion 1:38
- 21 Denied 2:40
- 22 Light Show 2:30
- 23 I'm a Strong Lion 1:09
- 24 Payment for the Babies 2:04
- 25 Kingdom Without 2:30
- 26 Recovering 3:27
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