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Mouseman Cloud

Robert Pollard · 2012

33 min · 17 tracks · indie rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of lo-fi indie rock and whimsical lyrical vignettes enveloped in Pollard's signature brevity.

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 want

  • prefer longer, cohesive albums
  • seek deep emotional narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2012, 'Mouseman Cloud' is Robert Pollard's first album after the dissolution of Guided By Voices, marking his transition to a more solo-focused career. This album follows his 2010 release 'Space City Kites', further showcasing his prolific songwriting style and knack for concise songcraft during this period of artistic exploration.
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

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