Vampire On Titus
Product Info
The home-crafted appeal of Guided by Voices finally reached the general public when Vampire on Titus was released in 1993. The band was on a roll at the time, pumping out creative gems like a band possessed. With one of their very best lineups, they explore the many aspects of their limited production skills without any pretension. Bandleader Robert Pollard found his voice around this time, going from a tuneful yelp to a dark croon effortlessly. And the marvelous Tobin Sprout was still with the band at the time, contributing several memorable songs that mixed up things nicely. Songs float in and out with a tight efficiency that is not typical of many likeminded artists. But without one extra second wasted on a melody, the album's strengths are only made more evident.
More Info
Although there were several different pressings in the 1990s, this is the first since 1998. This edition features a new master cut at Golden, is packaged in a sturdy tip-on jacket, and includes Bob's original insert, now enlarged to a more readable size.
Tracklist
1 Wished I Was a Giant
2 No 2 in the Model Home Series
3 Expecting Brainchild
4 Superior Sector Janitor X
5 Donkey School
6 Dusted
7 Marchers in Orange
8 Sot
9 World of Fun
10 Jar of Cardinals
11 Unstable Journey
12 E-5
13 Cool Off Kid Kilowatt
14 Gleemer (The Deeds of Fertile Jim)
15 Wondering Boy Poet
16 What About It?
17 Perhaps Now the Vultures
18 Non-Absorbing
Product Info
The home-crafted appeal of Guided by Voices finally reached the general public when Vampire on Titus was released in 1993. The band was on a roll at the time, pumping out creative gems like a band possessed. With one of their very best lineups, they explore the many aspects of their limited production skills without any pretension. Bandleader Robert Pollard found his voice around this time, going from a tuneful yelp to a dark croon effortlessly. And the marvelous Tobin Sprout was still with the band at the time, contributing several memorable songs that mixed up things nicely. Songs float in and out with a tight efficiency that is not typical of many likeminded artists. But without one extra second wasted on a melody, the album's strengths are only made more evident.
More Info
Although there were several different pressings in the 1990s, this is the first since 1998. This edition features a new master cut at Golden, is packaged in a sturdy tip-on jacket, and includes Bob's original insert, now enlarged to a more readable size.
Tracklist
1 Wished I Was a Giant
2 No 2 in the Model Home Series
3 Expecting Brainchild
4 Superior Sector Janitor X
5 Donkey School
6 Dusted
7 Marchers in Orange
8 Sot
9 World of Fun
10 Jar of Cardinals
11 Unstable Journey
12 E-5
13 Cool Off Kid Kilowatt
14 Gleemer (The Deeds of Fertile Jim)
15 Wondering Boy Poet
16 What About It?
17 Perhaps Now the Vultures
18 Non-Absorbing
Description
Product Info
The home-crafted appeal of Guided by Voices finally reached the general public when Vampire on Titus was released in 1993. The band was on a roll at the time, pumping out creative gems like a band possessed. With one of their very best lineups, they explore the many aspects of their limited production skills without any pretension. Bandleader Robert Pollard found his voice around this time, going from a tuneful yelp to a dark croon effortlessly. And the marvelous Tobin Sprout was still with the band at the time, contributing several memorable songs that mixed up things nicely. Songs float in and out with a tight efficiency that is not typical of many likeminded artists. But without one extra second wasted on a melody, the album's strengths are only made more evident.
More Info
Although there were several different pressings in the 1990s, this is the first since 1998. This edition features a new master cut at Golden, is packaged in a sturdy tip-on jacket, and includes Bob's original insert, now enlarged to a more readable size.
Tracklist
1 Wished I Was a Giant
2 No 2 in the Model Home Series
3 Expecting Brainchild
4 Superior Sector Janitor X
5 Donkey School
6 Dusted
7 Marchers in Orange
8 Sot
9 World of Fun
10 Jar of Cardinals
11 Unstable Journey
12 E-5
13 Cool Off Kid Kilowatt
14 Gleemer (The Deeds of Fertile Jim)
15 Wondering Boy Poet
16 What About It?
17 Perhaps Now the Vultures
18 Non-Absorbing
