How Do You Spell Heaven
Guided by Voices · 2017
37 min · 15 tracks · indie rock · lo-fi
A kaleidoscopic blend of lo-fi melodies and whimsical lyrics, capturing the essence of indie rock's playful spirit.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical lyrics with playful spirit
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- front-loaded energy burst
- kaleidoscopic melodies for exploration
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, immersive experiences
- want serious, heavy themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'How Do You Spell Heaven' was released in 2017, Guided by Voices had already established themselves as stalwarts of the indie rock scene, known for their prolific output. This album arrived shortly after their 2016 release 'Please Be Honest,' showcasing a continued commitment to brevity and experimentation in songcraft.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pavement· The Mountain Goats· Sebadoh
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Birthday Democrats 2:29
- 2 King 007 2:51
- 3 Boy W 2:33
- 4 Steppenwolf Mausoleum 3:21
- 5 Cretinous Number Ones 1:45
- 6 They Fall Silent 0:54
- 7 Diver Dan 2:03
- 8 How to Murder a Man (In 3 Acts) 2:43
- 9 Pearly Gates Smoke Machine 4:01
- 10 Tenth Century 2:37
- 11 How Do You Spell Heaven 1:52
- 12 Paper Cutz 2:36
- 13 Low Flying Perfection 2:36
- 14 Nothing Gets You Real 2:23
- 15 Just to Show You 2:17
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