Mirrored Aztec cover

Mirrored Aztec

Guided by Voices · 2020

40 min · 18 tracks · indie rock · lo-fi

A kaleidoscopic barrage of lo-fi indie rock with punchy melodies and cryptic lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • punchy melodies for quick bursts
  • steady flow for focused listening
  • cryptic lyrics spark curiosity
  • short tracks for casual enjoyment
  • for upbeat gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of extended epics
  • prefer slow, reflective pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 21, 2020, 'Mirrored Aztec' is Guided by Voices' 25th studio album, showcasing the band's prolific output following their reunion in 2010. At this point in their career, they had already released several albums since reuniting, including 'How Do You Spell Heaven' in 2019, continuing their legacy of inventive songwriting.
Stylistic neighbors
Pavement· The Mountain Goats· Sebadoh

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Think I Had It, I Think I Have It Again 1:53
  • 2 Bunco Men 2:21
  • 3 Citizen’s Blitz 1:58
  • 4 To Keep An Area 2:20
  • 5 Easier Not Charming 1:27
  • 6 Please Don’t Be Honest 2:29
  • 7 Show Of Hands 2:54
  • 8 Lip Curlers 2:06
  • 9 Math Rock 2:25
  • 10 Transfusion 3:23
  • 11 Biker’s Nest 1:52
  • 12 A Whale Is Top Notch 1:03
  • 13 I Touch Down 1:48
  • 14 Haircut Sphinx 2:21
  • 15 Screaming The Night Away 1:56
  • 16 Thank You Jane 3:07
  • 17 The Best Foot Forwards 2:26
  • 18 Party Rages 2:21

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