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Surrender Your Poppy Field

Guided by Voices · 2020

38 min · 15 tracks · indie rock · lo-fi

A kaleidoscopic blend of lo-fi indie rock that captures fleeting moments with playful brevity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful brevity with quick bursts
  • steady flow with interludes
  • for casual background listening
  • short tracks for fleeting moments
  • lighthearted energy for easy enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking long, immersive experiences
  • prefer dense, layered compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 20, 2020, 'Surrender Your Poppy Field' is Guided by Voices' first album since their reunion in 2019. Following the acclaimed 'How Do You Spell Heaven,' this release continues the band's prolific output, showcasing Robert Pollard's signature songwriting style amidst fresh, energetic arrangements.
Stylistic neighbors
Pavement· The Mountain Goats· Sebadoh

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Year of the Hard Hitter 4:01
  • 2 Volcano 3:05
  • 3 Queen Parking Lot 1:28
  • 4 Arthur Has Business Elsewhere 2:54
  • 5 Cul-De-Sac Kids 2:35
  • 6 Cat Beats a Drum 2:37
  • 7 Windjammer 2:39
  • 8 Steely Dodger 2:44
  • 9 Stone Cold Moron 2:30
  • 10 Physician 3:37
  • 11 Man Called Blunder 2:49
  • 12 Woah Nelly 1:00
  • 13 Andre the Hawk 2:01
  • 14 Always Gone 1:36
  • 15 Next Sea Level 3:07

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