More Lies From The Gooseberry Bush
Robert Pollard · 2014
32 min · 15 tracks · indie rock
A collage of lo-fi melodies and whimsical narratives that captures Pollard's playful yet introspective songwriting style.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical narratives with playful tones
- short bursts of introspective melodies
- fragmented pacing for quick engagement
- quirky hooks for casual listening
- ideal for bright afternoon vibes
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking lengthy immersive experiences
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2014, 'More Lies From The Gooseberry Bush' is Robert Pollard's follow-up to his 2013 album 'Honey Locust Honky Tonk'. At this point in his career, Pollard was well-established as a prolific songwriter, continuing to explore diverse sounds while maintaining his signature indie rock aesthetic. This album reflects his ongoing creative output after the disbandment of Guided By Voices, showcasing a more personal and experimental direction.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Guided by Voices· Pavement· The Mountain Goats
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Go Around (The Apartment Dwellers) 2:37
- 2 Spliced at Acme Fair 2:15
- 3 A Guaranteed Ratio 2:15
- 4 Good Mary's House 1:33
- 5 Skin Ride 2:28
- 6 Full Glass Gone 1:29
- 7 All You Fought For 1:48
- 8 Gear OP 1:18
- 9 No Escape 2:22
- 10 Matthew’s Ticker and Shaft: Come to Breakfast / The Girl’s / Division of Swans / When Death Has a Nice Ring 3:26
- 11 The Instant American 2:11
- 12 Normalized 2:26
- 13 New Light 2:25
- 14 Birthplace of the Electric Starter 1:26
- 15 A Year That Could Have Been Worse 2:09
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