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We All Got Out of the Army

Robert Pollard · 2010

38 min · 17 tracks · indie rock

A lo-fi collage of eclectic melodies and fragmented storytelling blending absurdity with introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • quirky transitions between tracks
  • short bursts of playful absurdity
  • fragmented storytelling moments
  • eagerly engaging with each listen
  • lighthearted reflections on life

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, cohesive pieces
  • seek polished, high-fidelity sound

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2010, Robert Pollard was well-established as a prolific figure in indie rock, having released over a dozen albums since the break-up of Guided By Voices in 2004. 'We All Got Out of the Army' marked his fifth solo studio album, showcasing his continued evolution as a songwriter while maintaining his characteristic brevity and wit.
Stylistic neighbors
Guided by Voices· Pavement· The Mountain Goats

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Silk Rotor 3:19
  • 2 I Can See 3:20
  • 3 Post-Hydrate Update 2:06
  • 4 Your Rate Will Never Go Up 1:50
  • 5 On Top of the Vertigo 1:45
  • 6 Red Pyramid 2:16
  • 7 Talking Dogs 1:12
  • 8 Rice Train 2:11
  • 9 Wild Girl 1:46
  • 10 I'll Take the Cure 2:17
  • 11 Cameo of a Smile 1:37
  • 12 Poet Bums 2:15
  • 13 How Many Stations 2:26
  • 14 His Knighthood Photograph 1:51
  • 15 Face Down 2:56
  • 16 We All Got Out (Of the Army) 3:23
  • 17 Faster to Babylon 2:21

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