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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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