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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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