Ogre's Trumpet
Guided by Voices · 2018
69 min · 25 tracks · indie rock · lo-fi
A kaleidoscopic blend of lo-fi melodies and surreal lyricism, capturing Guided by Voices' distinctive charm.
Why this album works
'Ogre's Trumpet' received positive critical acclaim upon release, with many praising its songwriting and production quality. It solidified Guided by Voices' status in the indie rock scene, demonstrating their ability to remain relevant and innovative decades into their career while charting on various independent music lists.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with varied pacing short bursts of playful energy surreal lyricism for imaginative minds
- Context
- Released in 2018, 'Ogre's Trumpet' marks Guided by Voices' return to form after a brief hiatus following their 2017 album. This album showcases the band’s enduring creativity as they continue to be prolific in their late-career phase. With Robert Pollard at the helm, the group maintains its reputation for crafting concise, evocative songs steeped in indie rock tradition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Linkin Park· Moby· Neil Young· Green Day· Sonic Youth· Tori Amos· Nine Inch Nails· R.E.M.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pearly Gates Smoke Machine Standout 4:19
- 2 Paper Cutz 2:32
- 3 Love Is Stronger Than Withcraft Standout 3:57
- 4 5º On The Inside 2:15
- 5 King 007 2:49
- 6 Motor Away 2:19
- 7 Cheap Buttons 2:20
- 8 Cut Out Witch 3:10
- 9 I Am A Tree 4:50
- 10 Sudden Fiction 2:38
- 11 Your Name Is Wild 2:04
- 12 The Ticket Who Rallied 2:28
- 13 Steppenwolf Mausoleum 3:21
- 14 I Am A Scientist Standout 2:28
- 15 Gold Star For Robot Boy 1:51
- 16 Tenth Century 2:29
- 17 Lord Of Overstock 2:31
- 18 It's Food 2:57
- 19 The Birthday Democrats 2:09
- 20 Tractor Rape Chain 2:50
- 21 Game Of Pricks 2:04
- 22 Saturday's Child 2:55
- 23 Goldheart Mountaintop Queen Directory 2:00
- 24 Glad Girls 3:44
- 25 How Do You Spell Heaven 2:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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