Suitcase 4: Captain Kangaroo Won the War cover

Suitcase 4: Captain Kangaroo Won the War

Guided by Voices · 2015

210 min · 100 tracks · indie rock · lo-fi

A kaleidoscopic collection of lo-fi pop gems that blend whimsy with introspective lyricism.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • kaleidoscopic bursts of whimsy
  • playful tracks for casual listening
  • short, punchy bursts of creativity
  • dynamic shifts keep attention engaged
  • for spontaneous playlists

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer cohesive pieces
  • seek straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in late 2015, 'Suitcase 4: Captain Kangaroo Won the War' marks the fifth volume in Guided by Voices' 'Suitcase' series. This album arrives after a prolific period for the band, which saw them returning to their indie rock roots following a brief hiatus and lineup changes. By this time, frontman Robert Pollard had firmly established himself as a creative force in lo-fi music.
Stylistic neighbors
Pavement· The Mountain Goats· Sebadoh

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Lead Walking Shorts 2:52
  • 2 Walls and Windows 2:56
  • 3 I'm in Shock (Hit Me with Tonic) 0:55
  • 4 Deaf Dumb and Blind Girl 1:23
  • 5 Try Me on for Size 1:20
  • 6 No One Looking for You 1:14
  • 7 Murphy Had a Birthday 3:34
  • 8 Living on Planet Cake 2:06
  • 9 Great Service 0:56
  • 10 Only Ghost in Town 2:55
  • 11 8 Bars (Ext. 3) 1:07
  • 12 No Bird 2:55
  • 13 Motor Away 1:08
  • 14 The Garden 3:07
  • 15 Happy Heartbreaker 0:45
  • 16 Less Active Railroad 3:25
  • 17 Porpoise Northeast 3:37
  • 18 Pretty Pinwheel 2:32
  • 19 Back to the Diving Board 3:52
  • 20 Mary and the Summer 0:56
  • 21 Eloise 1:35
  • 22 Here to Stay 0:59
  • 23 She It 0:46
  • 24 Hallway of Glass 3:10
  • 25 Govt. Bldg. 15 1:24

Disc 2

  • 1 Lockets of the Empress 2:20
  • 2 The New Ooze 1:23
  • 3 Our Little Secret 1:06
  • 4 I Can Never Let You Win 1:27
  • 5 Hey You Know Me 1:56
  • 6 Ode to J.D. 1:21
  • 7 I Am Decided 2:14
  • 8 Over and Over Again 3:32
  • 9 Excellent Extension 2:12
  • 10 Good to Look 2:22
  • 11 Slave Boss Cranberry 0:37
  • 12 Slow Dirty Water 2:41
  • 13 The Garden Goes 1:02
  • 14 Save My Life 3:04
  • 15 Somethings Missing 1:20
  • 16 Clean It Up 2:10
  • 17 You Dont Know Me (I'm Your Dog) 2:12
  • 18 You Make the Sun 1:27
  • 19 Time Will Destroy You 3:19
  • 20 Delayed Reaction Brats 2:07
  • 21 Pretty as Her Cats 0:58
  • 22 One Big Boss 3:18
  • 23 Mystery Walk 1:13
  • 24 Then Again 1:09
  • 25 Son of the Sea 3:03

Disc 3

  • 1 Bellboy Stomp 2:45
  • 2 Linda's Lottery 2:12
  • 3 Of Course You Are 2:20
  • 4 Pinpoints on the Anal Zone 2:57
  • 5 City With Fear 1:45
  • 6 She Doesn't Know Why 0:41
  • 7 (I Been) Pigeon Tripping 0:56
  • 8 Fall All Over Yourself 1:15
  • 9 Quality of Armor 2:50
  • 10 Teeth Flashlight (demo) 2:19
  • 11 Lest Make Out 3:33
  • 12 Busy Bee 0:33
  • 13 Why Do You Stare Into the Sea 3:54
  • 14 Rock Time 2:03
  • 15 Heartbeat 2:37
  • 16 Near as Not Late 1:40
  • 17 Finger to the Lips 1:02
  • 18 Carnal Limousine 2:50
  • 19 Doctor Boyfriend 2:17
  • 20 Spiraling Epsilon 1:12
  • 21 Ugly Day of Rain and Soccer 2:36
  • 22 Yank for the Rooties 1:32
  • 23 Glad Girls 0:47
  • 24 (If You've Got a Rocket) Got to Ride 1:58
  • 25 Frog Baby Axe Murderer 4:48

Disc 4

  • 1 Strange Games 1:25
  • 2 Thick and Thin 1:59
  • 3 When 2 Hours Seem Like 5 3:24
  • 4 Find a Wet Spot 0:51
  • 5 I'm Just Doing My Job 2:11
  • 6 Contemporary Man (He Is Our Age) 2:05
  • 7 Heels Tight 1:34
  • 8 The House Always Looks So Nice 2:19
  • 9 Amazed 2:03
  • 10 Disappearing Act 2:52
  • 11 Rubber Man (Long) 2:16
  • 12 James of Life 1:42
  • 13 The Jerking Clown 0:58
  • 14 Psycho All the Time 1:45
  • 15 Throwing Down the Line 4:28
  • 16 Proof 1:35
  • 17 Third Grade Aviator 1:16
  • 18 She Likes Tea Rats 2:18
  • 19 Promo Brunette 2:29
  • 20 Just One Drop 3:11
  • 21 Temporary Shutdown 2:25
  • 22 Skin High 1:36
  • 23 Your Cricket Is Rather Unique 3:07
  • 24 Fame and Fortune 3:19
  • 25 High Treason 2:33

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