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.
Why this album works
The album received positive reviews from critics, highlighting its tight compositions and melodies. It also marked a continuation of Guided by Voices’ legacy as one of the most influential bands in indie rock, further solidifying their impact on lo-fi music aesthetics.
- Best for
- playful brevity with quick bursts steady flow with interludes for casual background listening
- 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
- 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.
- 1 Year of the Hard Hitter Standout 4:01
- 2 Volcano 3:05
- 3 Queen Parking Lot 1:28
- 4 Arthur Has Business Elsewhere Standout 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 Standout 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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