Guided By Voices ?– Bee Thousand - Vinyl LP

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Catalog No. scat35-1

Tracklist:

A1
Hardcore UFO`s 1:53
A2
Buzzards And Dreadful Crows 1:43
A3
Tractor Rape Chain 3:03
A4
The Goldheart Mountaintop Queen Directory 1:45
A5
Hot Freaks 1:45
A6
Smothered In Hugs 3:00
A7
Yours To Keep 1:15
A8
Echos Myron 2:38
B1
Gold Star For Robot Boy 1:39
B2
Awful Bliss 1:12
B3
Mincer Ray 2:24
B4
A Big Fan Of The Pigpen 2:07
B5
Queen Of Cans And Jars 1:55
B6
Her Pychology Today 2:04
B7
Kicker Of Elves 1:08
B8
Ester`s Day 1:46
B9
Demons Are Real 0:48
B10
I Am A Scientist 2:25
B11
Peep-Hole 1:25
B12
You`re Not An Airplane 0:32

The cult of indie rock thrives on the unexpected discovery, and in 1994 Guided by Voices was just the sort of musical phenomenon no one figured was still out there -- 30-something rock obsessives cranking out fractured guitar-driven pop tunes in a laundry room. Robert Pollard and his stable of beer buddies/backing musicians had been churning out stuff like Bee Thousand for years, but the album's surprise critical success marked the first time the group found a significant audience outside their hometown, and it made a clear case for Guided by Voices' virtues -- as well as their flaws. From the moment "Hardcore UFOs" kicks in, it's obvious that Pollard has an uncanny gift for a hook and a melody, and Bee Thousand's 20 cuts are dotted with miniature masterpieces like "Echos Myron," "Smothered in Hugs," and "Queen of Cans and Jars." However, there are also more than a few duds that threaten to cancel out the goodwill the great songs generate, and Pollard is an acquired taste as a lyricist -- his freakishly poetic verse has a real charm, but it's hard to figure out what he's on about. (GBV's other principal songwriter, Tobin Sprout, contributes less often, but manages a higher batting average.) The lo-tech rumble of the album's D.I.Y. production also wavers between being a help and a hindrance, depending on the songs, and as musicians Guided by Voices veer between sounding like inspired amateurs and, well, just amateurs. On Bee Thousand, Guided by Voices sounds like a passionate and gloriously quirky garage band fronted by a thrillingly and maddeningly idiosyncratic songwriter; its many pearly moments make it a fascinating discovery for rock enthusiasts, but a few years would pass before this band was fully earning the new accolades showered upon it.
Grading Scale:

Near Mint (NM or M-): No obvious signs of wear. The cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable similar defects.

Excellent (EX): Very close to NM, extremely minor wear.

Very Good Plus (VG+):  Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned up corners, or a slight seam split. LP cover may have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner.

Very Good (VG):  Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, groove wear will start to be noticeable, and light scratches that affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers.

Good (G), Good Plus (G+): A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object.


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