Suitcase 2: American Superdream Wow
Guided by Voices · 2005
216 min · 100 tracks · indie rock · lo-fi
A sprawling collection of short, whimsical songs that capture the spirit of lo-fi indie rock with playful absurdity.
Why this album works
The album is significant for its sheer volume and variety, featuring over 50 tracks that highlight Guided by Voices' unique approach to songwriting. Its raw, lo-fi aesthetic and quirky lyrics have influenced countless indie artists and solidified the band's reputation as pioneers in the genre.
- Best for
- whimsical bursts of creativity short tracks for quick enjoyment playful absurdity throughout listening
- Context
- Released in 2005, 'Suitcase 2: American Superdream Wow' marked Guided by Voices' continued exploration of concise, experimental songwriting. This album came during a prolific period for the band, following their celebrated release 'Earthquake Glue' in 2003, showcasing their commitment to creativity and productivity within the indie rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Linkin Park· Moby· Neil Young· Green Day· Sonic Youth· Tori Amos· Nine Inch Nails· R.E.M.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 This Ream 1:34
- 2 Rocket Head 2:38
- 3 The Golden Pickle 0:29
- 4 Your Charming Proposal Standout 1:08
- 5 Searing Tonight 1:52
- 6 Somewhere Sometime 3:04
- 7 If You Think It's Easy 1:00
- 8 His Spacetruck Is Strange 2:11
- 9 Tin Can Laughter 2:55
- 10 Sacred Space 2:07
- 11 Soul Flyers 3:07
- 12 Gods of Richard 1:32
- 13 It's Only Up to You Standout 2:19
- 14 Dancing With the Answers 4:06
- 15 Waiting for Your Touch 1:44
- 16 Soggy Beavers 0:45
- 17 Invisible Train to Earth 1:53
- 18 Stingy Queens 3:20
- 19 Something for Susan in the Shadows 2:18
- 20 Sinister Infrared Halo 4:05
- 21 Happy at the Drag Strip 2:08
- 22 Arms 2:03
- 23 Solid Gold Animal Collection 1:46
- 24 Beach Towers 4:24
- 25 Cosmic Clown 1:04
Disc 2
- 1 I Am Decided 2:12
- 2 Tainted Angels With Butter Knives 2:24
- 3 What About the Rock? 6:43
- 4 Pack of Rolling Papers 0:26
- 5 Telephone Town 2:41
- 6 Hey, I Know Your Old Lady 0:48
- 7 Headache Revolution 1:19
- 8 Every Man 2:16
- 9 Alibible 1:37
- 10 I Can't Help But Noticing 2:20
- 11 Mannequin's Complaint 2:09
- 12 Zarkoff's Coming 1:35
- 13 Supersonic Love Funky Love Gun 2:18
- 14 Perch Warble (different version) 1:28
- 15 You're Not the Queen Anymore 1:24
- 16 Ivanhoe 1:01
- 17 How Can You? 1:53
- 18 The Lodger Carried a Gun 2:47
- 19 Metro XVI 1:47
- 20 My Dream Making Machine 1:22
- 21 Mustard Man 4:18
- 22 Alone in Time 1:10
- 23 Dusty Bushworms (different version) 3:22
- 24 Free It 1:14
- 25 Are You Faster? (different version) 3:41
Disc 3
- 1 A Proud and Booming Industry (different version) 2:25
- 2 Two or Three Songs 2:20
- 3 Little Games 1:03
- 4 Daughter of the Gold Rush Standout 4:58
- 5 Color Coat Drawing 3:48
- 6 Learning to Burn 1:32
- 7 A Minute Before the Evil Street 1:00
- 8 I'd Choose You 3:55
- 9 You're Killin' Me 1:40
- 10 Old Friend 2:05
- 11 She Don't Shit (No Golden Bricks for Me) 0:51
- 12 I Have a Hard Heart 0:53
- 13 Shoddy Clothes 4:08
- 14 Sordid Forst 2:08
- 15 Shake It Out 2:01
- 16 Cowboy Zoo 1:45
- 17 Soul Barn 3:16
- 18 Phase IV (Rise of the Ants) 3:22
- 19 Piece 1:09
- 20 Lonely Town 2:46
- 21 Do Be 1:02
- 22 Boston Spaceships 2:44
- 23 Drugs & Eggs 2:32
- 24 That Ain't No Good 2:31
- 25 Immediate Frozen Lookalikes 0:42
Disc 4
- 1 Madroom Assistance 2:31
- 2 Man of Dimension 2:21
- 3 Nerve Gas 0:47
- 4 Do the Ball 1:21
- 5 The Issue Presents Itself 2:52
- 6 Leprechaun Catfish Fighter 0:29
- 7 Child 3:12
- 8 Invisible Exercise 2:00
- 9 All Around the World 1:39
- 10 Late Night Scamerica 1:51
- 11 A World of My Own 2:50
- 12 She's the One 0:56
- 13 Daddy's in the State Pen 1:58
- 14 Cox Municipal Airport Song 2:25
- 15 Scare Me No. 3 1:18
- 16 Grope 2:33
- 17 Heavy Crown 2:13
- 18 So Roll Me Over 1:12
- 19 Home by Ten 2:38
- 20 Come Make My Shadow 1:39
- 21 Paper Girl (different version) 1:46
- 22 Jimmy's Einstein Poster 0:50
- 23 My Only Confection 1:45
- 24 Groundwork 2:59
- 25 Bye Bye Song 2:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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