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Tigerbomb

Guided by Voices · 1995

13 min · 6 tracks · indie rock · lo-fi

A lo-fi explosion of catchy melodies and sharp lyrical wit wrapped in raw, energetic performances.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of catchy energy
  • playful irreverence in lyrics
  • for quick listening
  • front-loaded with immediate impact

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, immersive albums
  • seek polished production quality

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1995, 'Tigerbomb' is a pivotal moment for Guided by Voices as it marks their transition to a wider audience following the success of 'Bee Thousand'. This album showcases their signature lo-fi style while hinting at the more polished sound they would embrace in future releases. It reflects Robert Pollard's prolific songwriting during this period, solidifying the band's presence in the indie rock scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Pavement· The Mountain Goats· Sebadoh

Tracklist

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

  • 1 My Valuable Hunting Knife 2:28
  • 2 Game of Pricks 2:18
  • 3 Mice Feel Nice (In My Room) 2:20
  • 4 Not Good for the Mechanism 2:00
  • 5 Kiss Only the Important Ones 1:28
  • 6 Dodging Invisible Rays 2:37

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