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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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