Name: Alien Lanes
Brand: Guided By Voices

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

OLE-123-2

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

1991-04-03

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Beggars Group

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

744861012320

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Total Cap

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Guided By Voices

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

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.

repressed on vinyl. where 'bee thousand' was full of instantly catchy beatles and hollies hooks, 'alien lanes' from 1995 has more of a '70s hard-rock mood, with two-minute blasts of muscularly melodic rock crashing into one-minute (and less) bits of arena-rock balladry and miscellaneous weirdness. it'll take a few listens before it all sinks in. 'motor away' edits the simultaneous leaving and longing of bruce springsteen's 'born to run' down to two glorious minutes. it's one of several songs here that pare anthemic rock hooks and roaring guitars down to their pop essence. 'big chief chinese restaurant,' on the other hand, is one of those overture-like ballads with which hard-rock bands used to awe arena crowds, complete with a guitar lead that nods to guns n' roses. being guided by voices, though, the lead goes as quick as it comes, the whole thing fades out before a minute is up, and another blast of beatlesque hard-rock comes crashing in.

Alien Lanes

Music US