Mouseman Cloud
Robert Pollard · 2012
33 min · 17 tracks · indie rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of lo-fi indie rock with whimsical, fragmented melodies and playful lyrical imagery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mouseman Cloud — The title track encapsulates the album's whimsical nature with its concise structure and vivid imagery, making it a standout representation of Pollard’s artistic vision.
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Mother’s Milk and Magnets — This track showcases Pollard's knack for combining playful lyrics with intricate melodies, reflecting his ability to create engaging narratives within a compact format.
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Zen Mother Hen — With its infectious rhythm and clever wordplay, this song exemplifies Pollard's unique ability to blend humor and introspection in just over a minute.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- fragmented bursts of creativity
- whimsical lyrical snapshots
- brief, engaging listening moments
- playful experimentation with structure
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, cohesive albums
- seek deep emotional narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2012, Mouseman Cloud is Robert Pollard's solo effort following his work with Guided by Voices. This album marked a continuation of Pollard's prolific output, showcasing his penchant for short, catchy songs filled with surreal and abstract themes. At this point in his career, Pollard had already established himself as a cornerstone of the indie rock scene, with a rich catalog to draw from.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Guided by Voices· Pavement· The Mountain Goats
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Obvious #1 1:50
- 2 Picnic Drums 3:33
- 3 Mouseman Cloud 1:30
- 4 Dr. Time 0:59
- 5 Lizard Ladder 2:11
- 6 Human Zoo 0:46
- 7 Bats Flew Up 1:53
- 8 Mother’s Milk and Magnets 3:02
- 9 Continue to Break 2:23
- 10 I Was Silence 1:43
- 11 Smacks of Euphoria 1:23
- 12 Science Magazine 1:55
- 13 No Tools 2:19
- 14 Aspirin Moon 1:46
- 15 Half-Strained 1:13
- 16 Zen Mother Hen 1:40
- 17 Chief Meteorologist 3:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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