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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied pacing
- short bursts of playful energy
- surreal lyricism for imaginative minds
- kaleidoscopic melodies for curious listeners
- headphone detail hunting for nuances
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward single tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career 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
- Pavement· The Mountain Goats· Sebadoh
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pearly Gates Smoke Machine 4:19
- 2 Paper Cutz 2:32
- 3 Love Is Stronger Than Withcraft 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 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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