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Self-Inflicted Aerial Nostalgia

1989 studio album by Guided by Voices

Self-Inflicted Aerial Nostalgia is the third album by American indie rock band Guided by Voices. It is considered to be the first album in the group's discography to have their signature sound which was achieved by using low fidelity recording techniques.[2][3]

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It is the only album to feature drummer Bruce Smith.

Background

After the group's previous releases failed commercially, the band's budget towards production began to shrink considerably. 500 original copies were pressed that were funded by the band, similar to previous releases.[4]

Recording

The album was recorded at Steve Wilbur's home using an 8-track recorder.[5]

Track listing

  1. "The Future Is in Eggs" (M. Mitchell/J. Pollard/R. Pollard) – 3:29
  2. "The Great Blake St. Canoe Race" (R. Pollard) – 2:54
  3. "Slopes of Big Ugly" (R. Pollard) – 2:06
  4. "Paper Girl" (R. Pollard) – 2:16
  5. "Navigating Flood Regions" (R. Pollard) – 2:38
  6. "An Earful O' Wax" (R. Pollard) – 4:22
  7. "White Whale" (J. Pollard/R. Pollard) – 2:39
  8. "Trampoline" (R. Pollard) – 2:12
  9. "Short on Posters" (J. Pollard/R. Pollard) – 1:46
  10. "Chief Barrel Belly" (R. Pollard) – 3:16
  11. "Dying to Try This" (R. Pollard) – 1:17
  12. "The Qualifying Remainder" (K. Fennell/M. Mitchell/J. Pollard/R. Pollard) – 2:55
  13. "Liar's Tale" (R. Pollard) – 1:57
  14. "Radio Show (Trust the Wizard)" (J. Pollard/R. Pollard) – 4:01

Personnel

Guided by Voices[6]

References

  1. [1]
    https://www.allmusic.com/album/r402176
  2. [2]
    Jason (2018-04-17). "Robert Pollard-Mania! #4: SELF-INFLICTED AERIAL NOSTALGIA". The Constant Bleeder. Retrieved 2022-08-16.
  3. [3]
    "Guided By Voices: Self-Inflicted Aerial Nostalgia". DIY. 16 January 2012. Retrieved 2022-08-16.
  4. [4]
    Guided By Voices - Self-Inflicted Aerial Nostalgia, 1989, retrieved 2022-08-16
  5. [5]
    "Guided By Voices - Self-Inflicted Aerial Nostalgia". Discogs. 1989. Retrieved 2021-03-17.
  6. [6]
    "Guided By Voices - Self-Inflicted Aerial Nostalgia". Discogs. 1989. Retrieved 2021-03-17.
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