Suitcase: Failed Experiments and Trashed Aircraft
Guided by Voices · 2000
225 min · 100 tracks · indie rock
A sprawling collection of brief, lo-fi gems that encapsulates the whimsical and erratic spirit of indie rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Terrible Two Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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The Kissing Life — This track's playful melody and introspective lyrics exemplify the band's knack for blending whimsy with depth, making it a standout piece.
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Pluto the Skate — At just over a minute long, this song captures the essence of the album's brevity and experimentation, packing a punch in its concise form.
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Driving in the U.S. of A. — The song's relatable themes of travel and exploration resonate through its catchy hooks, making it emblematic of Guided by Voices' lyrical charm.
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My Big Day (3 Versions) — Offering multiple takes on a single concept showcases the band's experimental spirit while highlighting their ability to evolve a simple idea creatively.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quirky snippets for casual listening
- eclectic charm for adventurous spirits
- playful absurdity with short tracks
- wave-like pacing for varied moods
- lighthearted fun during gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer structured long-form albums
- seek polished, high-production sound
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Features a sprawling collection of brief, lo-fi tracks showcasing creative excess.
- Themes
- failed experiments· whimsical travel· lo-fi nostalgia
- Career context
- Released in 2000, 'Suitcase: Failed Experiments and Trashed Aircraft' marks a significant moment for Guided by Voices as they transitioned from cult favorites to a more established presence in the indie rock scene. This compilation features tracks recorded over various years, showcasing the band's prolific output during the late 1990s, following the critical success of their album 'Bee Thousand' in 1994.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pavement· The Mountain Goats· Sebadoh
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 The Terrible Two Start here 1:46
- 2 Bloodbeast 1:02
- 3 The Kissing Life 2:44
- 4 Bottoms Up! (You Fantastic Bastard) 3:25
- 5 Tear It Out 4:27
- 6 Cinnamon Flavored Skulls 0:35
- 7 Bunco Men 2:22
- 8 Bad and Rare 1:04
- 9 Dorothy's a Planet 2:15
- 10 Pluto the Skate 1:17
- 11 Let's Go Vike 2:38
- 12 Sabotage 4:26
- 13 Pink Drink 3:09
- 14 James Riot 2:47
- 15 It's Easy 0:46
- 16 Dank Star Ground Control 2:24
- 17 Spring Tigers 2:08
- 18 Born on Seaweed 2:11
- 19 Flesh Ears From June 1:58
- 20 Driving in the U.S. of A. 1:53
- 21 My Big Day (3 Versions) 5:55
- 22 Have It Again 1:02
- 23 Little Jimmy the Giant 1:52
- 24 Taco, Buffalo, Birddog and Jesus 3:23
- 25 Ding Dong Daddy (Is Back From the Bank) 0:38
Disc 2
- 1 Supermarket the Moon 2:12
- 2 Hold on to Yesterday 3:19
- 3 Ha Ha Man 1:19
- 4 Our Value of Luxury 2:59
- 5 Bug House (2 Versions) 3:43
- 6 Rainbow Billy 1:40
- 7 Shrine to the Dynamic Years (Athens Time Change Riots) 1:56
- 8 On a Short Wave 2:48
- 9 I Can See It in Your Eyes 2:12
- 10 Tobacco's Last Stand 1:42
- 11 Shifting Swift Is a Lift 2:17
- 12 Sing It Out 1:11
- 13 Messenger 1:54
- 14 The Fool Ticket 2:24
- 15 Mallard Smoke 1:55
- 16 Mr. McCaslin Will Sell No More Flowers 1:26
- 17 Shit Midas 0:55
- 18 Blue Gil 2:51
- 19 Invest in British Steel 3:49
- 20 Spinning Around 2:10
- 21 Let's Go! (To War) 0:47
- 22 Grasshopper Rap 1:27
- 23 I'm Cold 2:41
- 24 Damn Good Mr. Jam 2:41
- 25 In Walked the Moon 4:08
Disc 3
- 1 Long Way to Run 1:38
- 2 Mr. Media 1:24
- 3 Settlement Down 2:59
- 4 Mr. Japan 1:47
- 5 A Kind of Love (live) 2:52
- 6 Meddle 2:42
- 7 Big Trouble (live) 7:49
- 8 A Good Circuitry Soldier 1:38
- 9 Devil Doll 1:05
- 10 Pantherz 2:04
- 11 Cocaine Jane 0:52
- 12 Exploding Anthills 1:39
- 13 Perch Warble 1:36
- 14 Medley: This View / True Sensation / On the Wall 3:52
- 15 What Are We Coming Up To? 1:56
- 16 Scissors and the Clay Ox (In) 2:58
- 17 Cody's Antler 2:24
- 18 Once in a While 2:00
- 19 Buzzards and Dreadful Crows 1:28
- 20 Carnival at the Morning Star School 1:05
- 21 Cruise 2:53
- 22 Gayle 1:17
- 23 Gift 2:55
- 24 The Flying Party Is Here 0:55
- 25 Trashed Aircraft 2:16
Disc 4
- 1 Trying to Make It Work Again 1:04
- 2 Turbo Boy 3:12
- 3 Chain Wallet Bitch 0:29
- 4 Little Head 2:19
- 5 Why Did You Land? 2:47
- 6 Time Machines 3:11
- 7 A Farewell to Arms (live) 2:13
- 8 Best Things Goin' Round 0:55
- 9 Sickly Sweet 1:27
- 10 United 3:51
- 11 Unshaven Bird 1:19
- 12 Black Ghost Pie 0:50
- 13 Go for the Answers 2:19
- 14 Rocking Now 1:47
- 15 Excellent Things 2:33
- 16 Static Airplane Jive 1:11
- 17 Where I Come From 2:47
- 18 Try to Find You 2:57
- 19 Deaf Ears 2:06
- 20 Good for a Few Laughs 2:14
- 21 Raphael 2:59
- 22 My Feet's Trustworthy Existence 2:29
- 23 Eggs 3:24
- 24 Wondering Boy Poet 1:08
- 25 Oh, Blinky 2:22
What to play next
Isolation Drills
2001
Continues the lo-fi charm while offering more structured songwriting and energy.
Do the Collapse
1999
Sets the stage with a mix of quirkiness and coherence that leads into 'Suitcase'.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
All Hail West Texas
The Mountain Goats
Shares the same lo-fi aesthetic and storytelling style with whimsical, personal narratives.
In the Aeroplane Over the Sea
Neutral Milk Hotel
Captures a similar blend of nostalgia and surrealism with raw, emotive instrumentation.
Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain
Pavement
Both feature a playful yet erratic approach to indie rock, emphasizing catchy melodies and lo-fi production.
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