Alien Lanes by Guided By Voices, their first for Matador Records, expanded upon the lo-fi, hook-driven bursts of songs from previous release Bee Thousand. Its chaotic, collage-like structure packs 28 tracks into just over 40 minutes, thanks to the raw, four-track production gives the album an intimate, unpolished feel. Songs end abruptly, vocals are buried, guitars are out of tune, yet the melodies emerge from the fuzz with a mix of power pop charm and punk spontaneity.Widely considered one of their best works, Alien Lanes remains a cult favorite and a defining record of '90s indie rock.
Songs In This Episode
Intro - Watch Me Jumpstart
17:09 - Motor Away
20:20 - Closer You Are
30:38 - Ex-Supermodel
36:20 - Strawdogs
38:19 - My Valuable Hunting Knife
Outro - Blimps Go 90
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