The outsiders’ first album for the outside world was pretty outside. Everything you’ve heard is true: yes, it’s very lo-fi, unabashedly so, yes, the songs are often difficult, and yes, it’s still a great album. I don’t think there’s another GBV album where the “snippets” are so integral and memorable as here. It’s a great ride from start to finish, it plays exceptionally well as a complete listening experience. And there are more than a couple tracks on here that could stand up to anything on Bee Thousand or Alien Lanes.
The outsiders’ first album for the outside world was pretty outside. Everything you’ve heard is true: yes, it’s very lo-fi, unabashedly so, yes, the songs are often difficult, and yes, it’s still a great album. I don’t think there’s another GBV album where the “snippets” are so integral and memorable as here. It’s a great ride from start to finish, it plays exceptionally well as a complete listening experience. And there are more than a couple tracks on here that could stand up to anything on Bee Thousand or Alien Lanes.
