Waved Out
Robert Pollard · 1998
34 min · 15 tracks · indie rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of lo-fi experimentation and melodic whimsy that captures Pollard's signature songwriting charm.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- kaleidoscopic whimsy in short bursts
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- melodic experimentation for curious minds
- playful transitions between tracks
- brief interludes for reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer lengthy, cohesive narratives
- seek immediate gratification from songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, 'Waved Out' was Robert Pollard's first solo album after the dissolution of Guided by Voices’ classic lineup. This project marked a significant shift as Pollard began to explore more experimental sounds and concise song structures, demonstrating artistic evolution beyond his band's indie rock roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Guided by Voices· Pavement· The Mountain Goats
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Make Use 3:16
- 2 Vibrations in the Woods 1:05
- 3 Just Say the Word 3:00
- 4 Subspace Biographies 2:57
- 5 Caught Waves Again 1:52
- 6 Waved Out 1:14
- 7 Whiskey Ships 1:59
- 8 Wrinkled Ghost 1:57
- 9 Artificial Light 1:03
- 10 People Are Leaving 2:37
- 11 Steeple of Knives 2:12
- 12 Rumbling Joker 2:53
- 13 Showbiz Opera Walrus 2:34
- 14 Pick Seeds From My Skull 1:07
- 15 Second Step Next Language 4:34
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