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La La Land

Guided by Voices · 2023

35 min · 11 tracks · indie rock · lo-fi

A playful yet introspective blend of lo-fi melodies and offbeat lyrical storytelling that defines Guided by Voices' unique charm.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful introspection with depth
  • steady progression to a climax
  • short tracks for quick bursts
  • for reflective moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, sprawling albums
  • want instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'La La Land' was released on January 20, 2023, Guided by Voices had solidified their status as indie rock stalwarts. This album marks their first release after a brief hiatus following the 2021 album 'Earth Man Blues', showcasing their continued evolution in sound while maintaining their lo-fi roots.
Stylistic neighbors
Pavement· The Mountain Goats· Sebadoh

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Another Day to Heal 1:48
  • 2 Released Into Dementia 2:19
  • 3 Ballroom Etiquette 2:48
  • 4 Instinct Dwelling 2:47
  • 5 Queen of Spaces 3:00
  • 6 Slowly on the Wheel 5:59
  • 7 Cousin Jackie 4:02
  • 8 Wild Kingdom 3:20
  • 9 Caution Song 2:17
  • 10 Face Eraser 2:50
  • 11 Pockets 3:49

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