Waving At The Astronauts
Robert Pollard · 2011
41 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of lo-fi indie rock with whimsical lyrics and catchy melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo explorations
- whimsical lyrics for light-heartedness
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- background warmth for casual listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced tracks
- seek deep emotional intensity
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2011, 'Waving At The Astronauts' is Robert Pollard's first solo album post-Guided By Voices' hiatus. This period marked a transition for Pollard, allowing him to explore a more personal sound away from the band’s collective identity. His prolific nature shines through this release, showcasing his continual evolution as a songwriter.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Guided by Voices· Pavement· The Mountain Goats
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Paradise Is Not So Bad 4:45
- 2 Nobody’s Milk 3:34
- 3 (Doing the) Math 4:40
- 4 Product Head 3:53
- 5 You’re Gonna Need a Mountain 5:46
- 6 Sexless Auto 3:13
- 7 Trip the Web 4:00
- 8 They Called Him So Much 3:04
- 9 Keep It in Orbit 4:01
- 10 What Am I? 4:11
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