Robert Pollard. The most prolific songwriting factory of the past 30 years. This is the GBV record that Ric Ocasek produced, which gave the album a glossier feel than most of the Guided By Voices discography over the years. Like most GBV / Pollard albums, this album has 5-6 incredible songs, and a few stinkers, but that's what gives a Pollard album its character. The standout tracks here are "Zoo Pie", "Things I Will Keep", "Dragons Awake!" "Much Better Mr Buckles" and "Liquid Indian". This has become a favorite of mine on Saturday afternoons.
Take a listen to "Things I Will Keep" ...
As far as Green Day "rock operas" go, I didn't really care for "American Idiot", but I really enjoy this one. Maybe it's Butch Vig. The album is made up of 3 acts ... Heroes and Cons, Charlatans and Saints, and Horseshoes and Handgrenades. I've said this before, if you make a 70 minute record, it has to be really good in order for me to stay engaged. This is something I like to listen to on longer car rides.
This is the official video for "Know Your Enemy" ...
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