Name: Same Place The Fly Got Smashed
Brand: Guided By Voices

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

SCAT90

Colour

Colour details

Transparent Red Vinyl

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-03-22

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Forte

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

753417009011

Total Cap

Red LP

Artist

Guided By Voices

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Scat

Guided By Voices is an American alternative rock band that was formed in 1983 in Dayton, Ohio. The band's principal member, Robert Pollard, has been the driving force behind their unique sound and prolific output. With a career spanning several decades, Guided By Voices has become known for their catchy melodies, lo-fi production style, and Pollard's distinctive songwriting. Their music has influenced countless indie rock bands and continues to resonate with fans around the world.
Since their formation, Guided By Voices has released numerous albums and EPs, showcasing their versatility and ability to experiment with different musical styles. Their discography includes beloved albums such as "Bee Thousand" and "Alien Lanes," which are considered classics of the indie rock genre.
With their energetic live performances and dedicated fanbase, Guided By Voices has established themselves as one of the most influential bands in alternative rock history. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to their music, exploring Guided By Voices' extensive catalog is sure to be a rewarding experience.

Scat Records is an independent record label that was founded in January 1989 by Robert Griffin, a member of the band Prisonshake. Originally based in Cleveland, Ohio, the label later moved to St. Louis, Missouri before returning to its roots in Cleveland as of November 2022. With a rich history spanning over three decades, Scat Records has established itself as a prominent player in the music industry.

Known for its diverse roster of talented artists and performers, Scat Records has consistently delivered groundbreaking music across various genres. The label's catalog boasts an impressive collection of releases that showcase the unique and innovative sounds of *Prisonshake* and other notable acts.

With each release carefully curated and meticulously produced, Scat Records continues to push boundaries and challenge conventional norms within the music scene. As an independent label with a strong DIY ethos, it remains committed to supporting emerging talent while also nurturing long-standing relationships with established artists.

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Originally released in 1990, Same Place The Fly Got Smashed was Guided By Voices’ fourth album in as many years. Roughly a concept album about an alcoholic named Joker Bob who goes on a bender, someone dies, and Bob gets the chair (“the electrifying conclusion”). From the moment the needle drops, the listener is served notice that this isn’t going to be an easy listen, as an argument taped off of a TV cuts to a basement recording of a lone, blaring electric guitar with someone yelling over the top. But for those brave enough to pass the opening hazards, there are wonders within.

This particular album has come to be held in higher and higher regard by fans, and they are correct to consider it a top-tier release. The story and sequence have a flow, and consideration for approachability is optional. Many of the crudest tracks reveal themselves as necessary stitches in the album’s tapestry. Yet it also contains all time greats like “Drinker’s Peace,” “Mammoth Cave,” the epic “Local Mix-Up/ Murder Charge,” and of course “Pendulum” with its immortal opening line: “Come on over tonight, we’ll put on some Cat Butt and do it up right!”—a rare break in the clouds on one of the band’s darkest albums.

This reissue, like the previous ones in this series, is a mostly faithful reproduction of the original pressing of 500 on the band’s own Rocket #9 label. And like the others, the virgin RTI vinyl is housed in a thick tip-on jacket, and includes Robert Pollard’s original handwritten lyric insert.

Same Place The Fly Got Smashed

Music GB

Discover Same Place The Fly Got Smashed by Guided By Voices. A top-tier release on vinyl from Scat Records. Includes original handwritten lyric insert.