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Styles We Paid For

Guided by Voices · 2020

38 min · 15 tracks · indie rock · lo-fi

A raw, energetic blend of lo-fi indie rock that captures spontaneity and lyrical whimsy.

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 want

  • prefer lengthy, cohesive albums
  • seek polished, studio perfection

Where this album fits

Career context
Upon its release in December 2020, 'Styles We Paid For' marked Guided by Voices' return to their prolific output after a brief hiatus. This album followed their 2019 effort 'Sweating the Plague', showcasing the band's continued evolution while maintaining their signature sound. As a cornerstone of the indie rock scene, they remained influential even as they embraced a more experimental approach.
Stylistic neighbors
Pavement· The Mountain Goats· Sebadoh

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Megaphone Riley 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

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