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Guided by Voices

Musical Group
Forindie rock fans, lo‑fi enthusiasts, gbv newcomers and lifers
3 Reviews 2 Definitions 34 Charts
Indie Rock Indie/Low-Fi Indie Pop

The Profile

Guided by Voices are an American indie rock band from Dayton, Ohio, led by Robert Pollard. Known for a lo‑fi aesthetic, short hook-packed songs, and a prolific output, they broke out with Matador-era classics Bee Thousand (1994) and Alien Lanes (1995). The lineup has often revolved around Pollard, with the group active 1983–2004 and 2010–present.

Formed in Dayton, Ohio by Robert Pollard; acclaimed Matador releases include Bee Thousand (1994) and Alien Lanes (1995); later albums include Isolation Drills (2001) and Earthquake Glue (2003); reunited in 2010 and continue releasing new music.

Three reviews celebrate Guided by Voices’ lo‑fi spirit, Pollard’s relentless songwriting, and the Matador-era peaks Bee Thousand and Alien Lanes. The pieces highlight short, hooky songs, Beatlesque harmonies, R.E.M. echoes, and a defiantly amateur aesthetic. Earthquake Glue shows the band’s later punchy pop-rock side. Overall mood: affectionate, impressed, and indie to the bone.

Notable Quotes

❝ “The cost for recording Alien Lanes, if you leave out the beer, was about ten dollars.” [James Greer]
❝ “There wasn't enough music I liked, so I started making it myself!”
❝ “I write the lyrics in a notebook and record the music. Just a regular recorder, nothing special. In theory, I do things very simply…”
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