The Bears for Lunch
Guided by Voices · 2012
43 min · 19 tracks · indie rock · lo-fi
A kaleidoscopic blend of lo-fi indie rock and whimsical melodies infused with raw, unpolished energy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical melodies with raw energy
- quick bursts of playful chaos
- wave-like pacing for exploration
- short tracks for casual listening
- surprising shifts in mood
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of polished production
- prefer long, cohesive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2012, 'The Bears for Lunch' marked Guided by Voices' return to the studio after a brief hiatus following their 2010 album 'Let's Go Eat the Factory'. This album continued their prolific output, showcasing Robert Pollard's distinctive songwriting style and cementing their status as icons of indie rock during the late 80s and onward.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pavement· The Mountain Goats· Sebadoh
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 King Arthur the Red 2:14
- 2 The Corners Are Glowing 3:02
- 3 Have a Jug 1:09
- 4 Hangover Child 2:57
- 5 Dome Rust 1:10
- 6 Finger Gang 1:50
- 7 The Challenge Is Much More 1:48
- 8 Waving at Airplanes 3:13
- 9 The Military School Dance Dismissal 2:06
- 10 White Flag 2:14
- 11 Skin to Skin Combat 3:42
- 12 She Lives in an Airport 2:44
- 13 Tree Fly Jet 2:46
- 14 Waking Up the Stars 2:13
- 15 Up Instead of Running 2:12
- 16 Smoggy Boy 0:34
- 17 Amorphous Surprise 1:59
- 18 You Can Fly Anything Right 1:54
- 19 Everywhere Is Miles From Everywhere 3:04
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