Name: La La Land
Brand: Guided By Voices

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Catalogue number

GBVI 117 LP

Colour

Black

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-02-13

Signed copies

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Supplier US

Revol­ver

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Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

733102728038

Total Cap

Black LP

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.

La La Land doubles down on the intricate proggy-pop displayed on Guided By Voices’s last album Tremblers And Goggles By Rank. On a hot streak of critical acclaim, Robert Pollard continues expanding his songwriting towards extremes of prettiness, heaviness and poeticism. As always, unforgettable hooks are everywhere. But with thsi latest, it seems Pollard is playing with the extremes of his abilities as a songwriter, emboldened by the power of this lineup now on their fourteenth album together since 2017. The prettiest stuff is prettier than ever (“Queen Of Spaces”) and odder, more complex songs like “Slowly On The Wheel” combine minimalism, whimsy, and cinematic inclinations. There are the exquisite power pop bangers that fans come to expect like “Ballroom Etiquette” and “Pockets.” Tracks like “Instinct Dwelling” and “Caution Song” effortlessly display a cranked-up weight and complexity most bands could never muster. Celebrating forty years in 2023 with their thirty-eighth album, GBV has lately been garnering rave reviews from Rolling Stone, Stereogum, Brooklyn Vegan, Uncut, MOJO, Shindig, Paste, Popmatters, The Quietus and many more.

La La Land

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