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King Shit & The Golden Boys

Guided by Voices · 1995

41 min · 19 tracks · indie rock · lo-fi

A scrappy lo-fi exploration of indie rock that embraces brevity and quirkiness in its songwriting.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • quirky brevity in songwriting
  • wave-like pacing with surprises
  • for short listening bursts
  • playful experimentation with sound
  • dynamic shifts keep attention

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, cohesive pieces
  • seek polished production quality

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 1995, 'King Shit & The Golden Boys' was Guided by Voices' fifth studio album, coming off their breakthrough release 'Bee Thousand'. This album solidified the band's status in the indie rock scene, showcasing their signature blend of catchy melodies and abstract lyrics while maintaining the raw production aesthetic that fans loved.
Stylistic neighbors
Pavement· The Mountain Goats· Sebadoh

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 We've Got Airplanes 3:01
  • 2 Dust Devil 2:50
  • 3 Squirmish Frontal Room 1:54
  • 4 Tricyclic Looper 1:59
  • 5 Crutch Came Slinking 2:11
  • 6 Fantasy Creeps 3:18
  • 7 Sopor Joe 3:23
  • 8 Crunch Pillow 2:49
  • 9 Indian Was an Angel 2:10
  • 10 Don't Stop Now 1:47
  • 11 Bite 1:07
  • 12 Greenface 1:53
  • 13 Deathtrot and Warlock Riding a Rooster 1:14
  • 14 2nd Moves to Twin 2:21
  • 15 At Odds With Dr. Genesis 1:32
  • 16 Please Freeze Me 1:18
  • 17 Scissors 1:50
  • 18 Postal Blowfish 2:12
  • 19 Crocker's Favorite Song 2:13

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