Lord of the Birdcage
Robert Pollard · 2011
34 min · 12 tracks · indie rock
Eclectic lo-fi rock melodies intermingle with whimsical lyrics and Pollard's signature fragmented song structures.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical lyrics for playful moods
- steady pacing for focused listening
- short tracks with quick engagement
- eclectic melodies for curious ears
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, cohesive albums
- seek polished, mainstream production
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2011, 'Lord of the Birdcage' is Robert Pollard's fifth solo album following his departure from Guided by Voices. At this point in his career, Pollard had already established himself as a prolific songwriter with a vast catalog that included both band work and solo projects, showcasing an experimental approach to indie rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Guided by Voices· Pavement· The Mountain Goats
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Smashed Middle Finger 3:13
- 2 Aspersion 2:59
- 3 Dunce Codex 2:31
- 4 Garden Smarm 3:42
- 5 You Can’t Challenge Forward Progress 1:46
- 6 In a Circle 4:31
- 7 You Sold Me Quickly 1:41
- 8 The Focus (Burning) 2:13
- 9 Ribbon of Fat 2:09
- 10 Silence Before Violence 3:19
- 11 Holy Fire 1:56
- 12 Ash Ript Telecopter 4:14
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