Space City Kicks
Robert Pollard · 2011
36 min · 18 tracks · indie rock
A playful blend of lo-fi indie rock and surreal storytelling, wrapped in concise, catchy melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quick bursts of playful energy
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- surreal storytelling in short tracks
- for lighthearted moments
- ideal for casual listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of lengthy compositions
- prefer serious, introspective themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 18, 2011, 'Space City Kicks' is Robert Pollard's first solo album after the disbandment of Guided by Voices in 2004, marking a significant shift in his musical trajectory. At this point, Pollard had already established himself as a prolific songwriter and was aiming to explore new creative avenues outside of his former band's legacy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Guided by Voices· Pavement· The Mountain Goats
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mr. Fantastic Must Die 1:28
- 2 Space City Kicks 2:29
- 3 Blowing Like a Sunspot 1:16
- 4 I Wanna Be Your Man in the Moon 2:20
- 5 Sex She Said 1:49
- 6 One More Touch 1:59
- 7 Picture a Star 1:44
- 8 Something Strawberry 1:23
- 9 Follow a Loser 2:22
- 10 Children Ships 2:32
- 11 Stay Away 1:07
- 12 Gone Hoping 1:47
- 13 Into It 1:29
- 14 Tired Life 3:38
- 15 Touch Me in the Right Place at the Right Time 1:51
- 16 Woman to Fly 2:50
- 17 Getting Going 2:29
- 18 Spill the Blues 1:33
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