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Class Clown Spots A UFO

Guided By Voices

Class Clown Spots A UFO

Robert Pollard and co continue their reunion with their second album of lo-fi garage rock since they decided to get back together

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7.1

Label
Fire
UK Release date
11/06/2012
US Release date
19/06/2012
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  1. 8.3 |   A.V. Club

    Pollard’s sharpest batch of new hooks
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  2. 8.0 |   Pop Matters

    The classic lineup’s been reunited and going strong, this is its strongest release since that classic three-LP run, Pollard’s finally back at the top of his game, and the band’s held onto its Midwest roots and still manage to sound fresh and vital
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  3. 8.0 |   The Fly

    Perfect imperfection
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  4. 8.0 |   Mojo

    Great songs rain on Pollard like pennies from heaven. Print edition only

  5. 8.0 |   Q

    A worthy and wonderful addition to his canon. Print edition only

  6. 7.6 |   Beats Per Minute

    With these last two albums, this classic Guided By Voices lineup has proven that they still have something to offer the world beyond nostalgia
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  7. 7.0 |   Consequence Of Sound

    The record has that special amount of DIY attitude that’s hard to disagree with, that extra beat of the heart that keeps pumping through the speakers
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  8. 7.0 |   Uncut

    Another 21 songs of baffling titles, ingenious melodies and charming amateurism. Print edition only

  9. 7.0 |   Clash

    Has a distinct retro feel to it, with elements of blues, psychedelia and an earthiness
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  10. 6.5 |   Prefix

    As the band moves forward, one can only hope it stops considering itself the "classic" line-up and starts thinking of this as the "current" line-up, because yesterday's sound seems to be running out of steam, and the highlights here prove there's plenty Guided By Voices can run with
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  11. 6.5 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    Bob still has his place as one of the great song writers in modern music, and he represents the attainability of the rock and roll dream
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  12. 6.0 |   Drowned In Sound

    Most of this record isn't the kind of total genius that can be found elsewhere in their canon but it's a fine album that shows what can be done if bands just relaxed a bit
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  13. 6.0 |   Under The Radar

    The tunes here are typical GBV. Which is to say, it's better than your average album
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