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Released 30 years ago

Not in My Airforce

Robert Pollard · 1996

37 min · 22 tracks · indie rock

A frenetic collection of lo-fi indie rock that captures the essence of Pollard's playful yet introspective songwriting.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • fragmented bursts of creativity
  • playful yet introspective vibes
  • short tracks for quick listening
  • spontaneous moments of whimsy
  • for casual background

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, cohesive albums
  • seek polished production quality

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1996, 'Not in My Airforce' is Robert Pollard's first solo album after the dissolution of Guided By Voices' classic lineup. This album marks a shift in his career as he explored a more experimental, personal sound separate from the band's established style.
Stylistic neighbors
Guided by Voices· Pavement· The Mountain Goats

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Maggie Turns to Flies 3:14
  • 2 Quicksilver 1:06
  • 3 Girl Named Captain 2:02
  • 4 Get Under It 2:21
  • 5 Release the Sunbird 1:53
  • 6 John Strange School 1:15
  • 7 Parakeet Troppers 1:34
  • 8 One Clear Minute 0:48
  • 9 Chance to Buy an Island 2:27
  • 10 I've Owned You for Centuries 1:22
  • 11 The Ash Gray Proclamation 2:32
  • 12 Flat Beauty 1:50
  • 13 King of Arthur Avenue 1:37
  • 14 Roofer's Union Fight Song 1:31
  • 15 Psychic Pilot Clocks Out 4:02
  • 16 Prom Is Coming 1:55
  • 17 Party 0:44
  • 18 Did It Play? 0:59
  • 19 Double Standards Inc. 1:23
  • 20 Punk Rock Gods 0:52
  • 21 Meet My Team 1:04
  • 22 Good Luck Sailor 0:48

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