The Crawling Distance
Robert Pollard · 2009
35 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of lo-fi melodies and fragmented narratives drenched in Pollard's signature wit and surrealism.
Top tracks — play these first
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Faking My Harlequin — This track encapsulates the album's playful absurdity with its vivid imagery and catchy melodies, setting the tone for the entire project.
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Cave Zone — With its driving rhythm and cryptic lyrics, this song exemplifies Pollard's knack for blending poignant storytelling with infectious hooks.
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Imaginary Queen Anne — The brevity of this track showcases Pollard’s ability to convey complex emotions through minimalist instrumentation and sharp lyrical focus.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- concise narratives with surreal twists
- steady pacing for focused listening
- melodic hooks that invite replay
- mid-tempo flow for easy digestion
Maybe skip if you
- seek instant gratification
- prefer long, sprawling compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2009, The Crawling Distance is Robert Pollard's fifth solo album following his departure from Guided by Voices. This record arrives during a period of prolific output for Pollard, who was exploring more personal and introspective themes in his songwriting after the band's dissolution while still retaining their experimental edge.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Guided by Voices· Pavement· The Mountain Goats
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Faking My Harlequin 3:46
- 2 Cave Zone 2:55
- 3 Red Cross Vegas Night 3:41
- 4 The Butler Stands for All of Us 3:45
- 5 It's Easy 4:09
- 6 No Island 4:49
- 7 By Silence Be Destroyed 2:49
- 8 Imaginary Queen Anne 2:20
- 9 On Shortwave 3:21
- 10 Too Much Fun (Is Too Much Fun) 4:09
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