Suitcase 3: Up We Go Now
Guided by Voices · 2009
214 min · 100 tracks · indie rock · lo-fi
A sprawling collection of lo-fi gems that blur the lines between spontaneity and crafted songwriting.
Why this album works
- Best for
- short bursts of spontaneous energy for casual listening quirky charm in every track
- Context
- By the time 'Suitcase 3: Up We Go Now' was released in 2009, Guided by Voices had already established themselves as a pivotal force in indie rock with a prolific output. This album marked their return to a more experimental format after several years of mainstream exposure, showcasing their trademark brevity and eclectic songwriting style across three discs.
- If you like
- indie rock, lo-fi
Suitcase 3: Up We Go Now is an album by Guided by Voices, released in 2009. A sprawling collection of lo-fi gems that blur the lines between spontaneity and crafted songwriting. This album stands out due to its ambitious structure, featuring over 100 tracks that reflect the band's prolific nature. It is a testament to Guided by Voices' influence on the lo-fi movement, further solidifying their status as cult favorites while receiving positive reviews from fans and critics alike for its raw creativity. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Suitcase 3: Up We Go Now sound like?
A sprawling collection of lo-fi gems that blur the lines between spontaneity and crafted songwriting. Rooted in indie rock and lo-fi.
What makes Suitcase 3: Up We Go Now by Guided by Voices notable?
This album stands out due to its ambitious structure, featuring over 100 tracks that reflect the band's prolific nature. It is a testament to Guided by Voices' influence on the lo-fi movement, further solidifying their status as cult favorites while receiving positive reviews from fans and critics alike for its raw creativity. By the time 'Suitcase 3: Up We Go Now' was released in 2009, Guided by Voices had already established themselves as a pivotal force in indie rock with a prolific output. This album marked their return to a more experimental format after several years of mainstream exposure, showcasing their trademark brevity and eclectic songwriting style across three discs.
Who is Suitcase 3: Up We Go Now for?
Suitcase 3: Up We Go Now works well if you're into short bursts of spontaneous energy, for casual listening and quirky charm in every track.
How many songs are on Suitcase 3: Up We Go Now?
Suitcase 3: Up We Go Now has 100 tracks, running approximately 214 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Building a Castle 0:32
- 2 Tired of Knocking 1:50
- 3 Together Apart 2:52
- 4 Away With Driver 4:06
- 5 Trash Truck Standout 3:10
- 6 Dropping the Bomb 1:29
- 7 What's So Safe About You? 1:58
- 8 Troopers in the Town 3:52
- 9 Gas 1:27
- 10 Watchin' 'Em Diggin' Up the Road 1:29
- 11 Coastal Town 2:30
- 12 Escape From Kama Loka 2:47
- 13 The Annex 3:44
- 14 Green Ivory Cross 1:40
- 15 Janet Wait 2:17
- 16 Independent Productions Standout 1:04
- 17 Thee White Flower 1:37
- 18 Juggernaut vs. Monolith 1:38
- 19 Feels Good 1:59
- 20 Candy Machine 1:48
- 21 Air & Also a World 1:46
- 22 Back to the Navy 3:20
- 23 Speak Like Men 2:44
- 24 Hi, I'm Kelsey 1:55
- 25 No Trash Allowed 1:00
Disc 2
- 1 Raphael Muzak 3:01
- 2 Tear the Ticket in Half 4:04
- 3 I'm an Acting Student 1:27
- 4 I'll Come (And When It Does It's Mine) 1:58
- 5 Psychlophobia 1:12
- 6 Take Me Back 1:43
- 7 Sonny the Monster 3:29
- 8 I Share a Rhythm 1:13
- 9 Before My Eyes 2:51
- 10 Freedom Rings 2:10
- 11 Cochise 2:00
- 12 When's the Last Time 2:12
- 13 That's Good 1:53
- 14 You Gotta Lotta Nerve 1:43
- 15 Vagabond Lover 1:29
- 16 Banners 3:19
- 17 100 Colors 1:48
- 18 Old Engine Driver 1:28
- 19 Joe 2:16
- 20 Axtual Sectivity 1:56
- 21 Call Me 1:51
- 22 Believe It 1:47
- 23 Class Clown Spots a UFO Standout 3:20
- 24 You You You 1:45
- 25 Dibble 0:18
Disc 3
- 1 Night Ears 1:09
- 2 Amnesia 3:22
- 3 Fly Away (Tommy Sez) 1:32
- 4 Peace & Persecution 2:49
- 5 There Are Other Worlds 3:54
- 6 It's the Song 1:35
- 7 One Drop 2:52
- 8 Mainstay 2:34
- 9 Sixland 2:28
- 10 How Bridges Fall 2:56
- 11 A Kind of Love 3:06
- 12 Bad Whiskey 2:07
- 13 Naked Believer (I Am) 0:39
- 14 Out of the House 2:50
- 15 Grow 1:40
- 16 Rough Tracks 2:30
- 17 Nothing So Hard 2:24
- 18 Piss Along You Bird 2:16
- 19 300 Birds (Quota) 3:07
- 20 Fireking Says No Cheating 1:39
- 21 Poison Shop 0:34
- 22 Trader Vic 1:55
- 23 Smothered in Hugs (4 Track version) 3:24
- 24 Dibble 2 0:17
- 25 Huffman Prairie Flying Field 2:41
Disc 4
- 1 Pluto Is Polluted 1:52
- 2 Aquarian Hovercraft 2:25
- 3 Brand New Star 1:45
- 4 Sea-Mint Robots 1:41
- 5 South Rat Observatory 2:40
- 6 The Cinnamon Flavored Skull 2:21
- 7 Porpoise Mitten (Was a Real Good Kitten) 1:42
- 8 Mr. Spoon 1:55
- 9 Hey Mr. Spoundman 2:12
- 10 Oh... Pie 2:15
- 11 Kotex Moon 2:23
- 12 Bingo Pool Hall of Blood 0:50
- 13 There Goes the King Again 1:53
- 14 Evil Vandalia/Mojo Crow Zenith 3:05
- 15 Cuddling Bozo's Octopus 1:40
- 16 I Shot a Jezebel 1:35
- 17 After the Quake (Let's Bake a Cake) 1:51
- 18 P Melts Everything 1:30
- 19 My Dad Is a Motorboat 2:15
- 20 Ugly Ba Ba 1:57
- 21 Hairspray Lies 1:35
- 22 Sawhorse With Big Blue Ears 2:25
- 23 Tough Skin River 2:05
- 24 Cruise 2:04
- 25 Alright 2:45
Release Date
January 1, 2009
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
214 min 43 sec
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