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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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