The Crawling Distance
Robert Pollard · 2009
35 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
A lo-fi tapestry of melodic hooks and surreal narratives woven into concise indie rock songs.
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 want
- seek instant gratification
- prefer long, sprawling compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, 'The Crawling Distance' is Robert Pollard's fourth solo album, following his prolific output with Guided by Voices. By this time, Pollard had established himself as a distinctive voice in indie rock, balancing a successful band career with his solo endeavors. The album continues his exploration of concise song structures while embracing experimental elements.
- 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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