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Robert Pollard Is Off to Business

Robert Pollard · 2008

34 min · 10 tracks · indie rock

A whimsical collage of lo-fi indie rock that balances humor with poignant reflections on life and aging.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical reflections on aging
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • humorous yet poignant storytelling
  • for casual afternoon listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer longer, immersive albums

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2008, Robert Pollard had established himself as a prolific figure in indie rock, releasing 'Robert Pollard Is Off to Business' as his fourth solo album after years of fronting Guided by Voices. This record came during a phase of intense creativity and experimentation, following the band's dissolution in 2004 and Pollard's subsequent exploration of various musical styles in his solo work.
Stylistic neighbors
Guided by Voices· Pavement· The Mountain Goats

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Original Heart 2:15
  • 2 The Blondes 4:22
  • 3 1 Years Old 1:49
  • 4 Gratification to Concrete 3:33
  • 5 No One but I 3:39
  • 6 Weatherman and Skin Goddess 5:22
  • 7 Confessions of a Teenage Jerk-Off 4:11
  • 8 To the Path! 3:23
  • 9 Western Centipede 2:42
  • 10 Wealth and Hell-Being 3:27

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