Mag Earwhig!
Guided by Voices · 1997
45 min · 21 tracks · indie rock · lo-fi
A kaleidoscopic blend of lo-fi indie rock that brims with catchy melodies and playful experimentation.
Why this album works
'Mag Earwhig!' received widespread acclaim upon its release, with critics praising its inventive songwriting and eclectic sound. It peaked at number 138 on the Billboard 200, showcasing the band's growing popularity and influence within the indie rock genre.
- Best for
- kaleidoscopic bursts of creativity short tracks for quick enjoyment playful experimentation with sound
- Context
- By the time 'Mag Earwhig!' was released in 1997, Guided by Voices had already established themselves as influential figures in the indie rock scene. This album marked their first release on a major label, Matador Records, following the critical success of 'Alien Lanes' and signaled a shift towards more polished production while retaining their signature lo-fi aesthetic.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Linkin Park· Moby· Neil Young· Green Day· Sonic Youth· Tori Amos· Nine Inch Nails· R.E.M.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Can't Hear the Revolution 1:36
- 2 Sad If I Lost It 3:10
- 3 I Am a Tree Standout 4:40
- 4 The Old Grunt 1:28
- 5 Bulldog Skin Standout 2:59
- 6 Are You Faster? 1:13
- 7 I Am Produced 1:06
- 8 Knock 'em Flyin' 1:52
- 9 Not Behind the Fighter Jet 2:13
- 10 Choking Tara 1:24
- 11 Hollow Cheek 0:32
- 12 Portable Men's Society Standout 4:16
- 13 Little Lines 2:02
- 14 Learning to Hunt 2:24
- 15 The Finest Joke Is Upon Us 3:08
- 16 Mag Earwhig! 0:39
- 17 Now to War 2:44
- 18 Jane of the Waking Universe 2:25
- 19 The Colossus Crawls West 2:13
- 20 Mute Superstar 1:24
- 21 Bomb in the Bee-Hive 2:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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