Styles We Paid For
Guided by Voices · 2020
38 min · 15 tracks · indie rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of lo-fi indie rock with playful melodies and fragmented storytelling unfolds across rapid-fire tracks.
Top tracks — play these first
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Megaphone Riley Start here — The opening track sets an energetic tone with its catchy hooks and whimsical lyrics, encapsulating the album's playful essence.
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They Don't Play the Drums Anymore — This song combines nostalgic themes with a driving rhythm, highlighting the band's knack for balancing melancholy with upbeat instrumentation.
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Never Abandon Ship — With its infectious chorus and vibrant melodies, this track exemplifies the band's signature style while delivering an uplifting message.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical storytelling with spontaneity
- short bursts of energetic fun
- for casual gatherings
- dynamic flow keeps you engaged
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, cohesive albums
- seek polished, studio perfection
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and creativity in the band's extensive catalog.
- Themes
- fragmented storytelling· nostalgic rhythms· playful melodies
- Moods
- Energetic
- Career context
- Released on December 11, 2020, Styles We Paid For is Guided by Voices' 29th studio album, coming just a year after their critically acclaimed release, Warp and Woof. At this stage in their career, the band continues to embrace their DIY ethos while exploring new sonic territories, reflecting a prolific output that has marked their legacy since the '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pavement· The Mountain Goats· Sebadoh
Tracklist
- 1 Megaphone Riley Start here 2:06
- 2 They Don't Play the Drums Anymore 2:07
- 3 Slaughterhouse 4:32
- 4 Endless Seafood 2:58
- 5 Mr Child 3:22
- 6 Stops 2:04
- 7 War of the Devils 2:32
- 8 Electronic Windows to Nowhere 1:57
- 9 Never Abandon Ship 1:55
- 10 Roll Me To Heaven 2:16
- 11 In Calculus Strategem 2:03
- 12 Crash at Lake Placebo 2:44
- 13 Liquid Kid 3:22
- 14 Time Without Looking 1:42
- 15 When Growing Was Simple 2:30
What to play next
Surrender Your Poppy Field
2020
Continues the lo-fi indie rock vibe with playful melodies and inventive structures.
Warp and Woof
2019
Sets the stage with a similar experimental approach and eclectic sound.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
The Glow Pt. 2
The Microphones
Shares a lo-fi aesthetic with fragmented storytelling and a playful, experimental approach to melodies.
Lonerism
Tame Impala
Combines psychedelic elements with catchy tunes and a nostalgic vibe, creating a dreamy soundscape.
Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain
Pavement
Features playful melodies and a similar blend of lo-fi production with quirky, fragmented lyrics.
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