Listening Evenings: Guided By Voices 'Alien Lanes' | 30 Year Anniversary

Join us at Pink Moon to listen to cult classic albums on the anniversary of their release through our hi-fi soundsystem.

This time celebrating the 30th anniversary of Guided By Voices', seminal indie record Alien Lanes.

Serving coffee, decaf, dim sums and drinks until late!

Free Entry, no RSVP required.

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Alien Lanes, released in 1995, is often regarded as one of Guided by Voices' seminal albums, encapsulating the raw, lo-fi charm of the band’s earlier years. The album is a sprawling, 28-track journey that blends chaotic energy with irresistible melodies, capturing the essence of frontman Robert Pollard's creative genius. With its DIY production, Alien Lanes is an album that both embraces and challenges traditional rock music, offering a patchwork of fleeting moments and experimental flourishes that feel both disorienting and fascinating.

In an era dominated by slick production and polished sound, Alien Lanes stood out due to its rough, unrefined quality. Robert Pollard’s songwriting, however, was a key asset. As Rolling Stone noted, Alien Lanes demonstrated “a staggering burst of invention,” with tracks that “build on the band’s vision of primal, fragmented pop.” The album's brevity and unpredictability made it stand apart from other releases of the time, cementing the band’s place in indie rock history.

Notably, the album includes fan favorites like “Motor Away” and “Game of Pricks,” tracks that fuse catchy hooks with Pollard’s cryptic lyrics. Pitchfork, reflecting on the album's appeal, stated that Alien Lanes was "one of those records where every song seems to open up a new dimension of possibility," reflecting the band’s ability to craft tracks that felt both fleeting and timeless. For fans and critics alike, Alien Lanes represents a perfect moment in indie rock—a raw, exhilarating snapshot of creativity unleashed.

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