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Let's Go Eat the Factory

Guided by Voices · 2011

41 min · 21 tracks · indie rock · lo-fi

A vibrant collage of short, punchy songs that capture the essence of lo-fi indie rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • quick, punchy listening sessions
  • playful and whimsical vibes
  • short bursts of energy
  • easily digestible track lengths
  • lighthearted background enjoyment

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2011, 'Let's Go Eat the Factory' marked Guided by Voices' return after a hiatus and the band's first album since reuniting. This release followed their 2004 album 'Half Smiles of the Decomposed', showcasing a renewed energy and commitment to their signature sound in a prolific phase of creativity.
Stylistic neighbors
Pavement· The Mountain Goats· Sebadoh

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Laundry and Lasers 2:38
  • 2 The Head 1:10
  • 3 Doughnut for a Snowman 1:44
  • 4 Spiderfighter 3:35
  • 5 Hang Mr. Kite 1:40
  • 6 God Loves Us 1:28
  • 7 The Unsinkable Fats Domino 1:53
  • 8 Who Invented the Sun 1:21
  • 9 The Big Hat and Toy Show 2:12
  • 10 Imperial Racehorsing 2:54
  • 11 How I Met My Mother 1:02
  • 12 Waves 3:22
  • 13 My Europa 1:48
  • 14 Chocolate Boy 1:31
  • 15 The Things That Never Need 1:11
  • 16 Either Nelson 2:04
  • 17 Cyclone Utilities (Remember Your Birthday) 2:50
  • 18 Old Bones 2:03
  • 19 Go Rolling Home 0:34
  • 20 The Room Taking Shape 0:43
  • 21 We Won’t Apologize for the Human Race 4:01

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