Bee Thousand
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Bee Thousand is the seventh album by American indie rock
band Guided by Voices
released on June 21, 1994. The album was recorded on consumer-quality audio recorders rather than in a studio
, and many of the songs included were less than two minutes long. The album's music draws inspiration from British Invasion
-era rock music
and punk rock
, while the surreal
lyrics are largely a reflection of principal songwriter Robert Pollard
's experiences as a schoolteacher, a father, and a musician.
Upon its release, Bee Thousand unexpectedly garnered a relatively large amount of attention within indie and alternative rock circles, receiving critical praise. It is widely considered a landmark album of the 90's. Due to the album's inferior fidelity, the band became associated with an indie rock genre known as "lo-fi
," a movement defined by its poor recording quality
.
), Guided by Voices was not a band in a conventional sense; its line-up was extremely loose, consisting of whoever of a group of friends showed up to short notice recording sessions. Robert Pollard thought of Guided by Voices as more of a "songwriter's guild" than a band, and also said that "Whoever could come over would play. [...] It was just a bunch of friends who could occasionally get together so it didn't really feel like a band."
Bee Thousand was to be the original band's final album. Pollard was close to disbanding Guided by Voices by 1993, due to financial constraints and pressure to focus more on his family and teaching career; Pollard has also stated that the band was nearly broken up as early as 1991, during the creation of Propeller
. Pollard was also struggling with writing for a follow-up record to Vampire on Titus
and Propeller, which had been the band's two most noticed records yet. However, it occurred to him to "deconstruct" and "reconstruct" the band's older, unused material into new songs.
, but rather on four track machines
or other primitive home recording devices in the garages and basements of various band members. Moreover, many of the demo
takes of the songs were the ones that were used for the album. Due in part to both of these factors, several unusual errors are present in the album's recording and mixing; for example, the guitar track drops out at one point in "Hardcore UFO's". The band's choice to use inexpensive recording devices was initially a matter of economics, but eventually the band grew to prefer the sound. Pollard said that:
Kevin Fennell similarly said, "When Bee Thousand came out we sounded much less professional than we did in 1982. The music was much more spontaneous." Pollard also said that, at the time, the band's recording style was intended to sound like Beatles bootlegs
. Furthermore, songs were usually completed in a minimum number of takes with no rehearsal
beforehand. In all, recording for the album was extremely brief, taking only three days, with Pollard estimating that each song took roughly half an hour.
, punk rock, progressive rock
, and psychedelia. Only a few new songs were written for the album, among them "I Am a Scientist" and "Gold Star for Robot Boy", with the rest of the album mostly being overdubbed, rerecorded, or edited versions of the band's older, unused material.
While typical rock instruments, such as guitar
, bass
, and drums
, are dominant, a variety of instruments and sounds are used. Recorder
s are used in "The Goldheart Mountaintop Queen Directory", and a piano
is used in the closing track "You're Not an Airplane".
of Beat
writer William S. Burroughs
. Many of the album's lyrics reflect childish or fantastical themes and were heavily influenced by the statements and actions of Pollard's fourth grade
class, exemplified by "Gold Star for Robot Boy". Pollard was inspired to write "The Goldheart Mountaintop Queen Directory" after having an LSD-triggered psychedelic experience
in which he perceived his own face in a mirror changing into his son's face; however, the song's lyrics are not about this event. According to Pollard, "I Am a Scientist" is "the first song that showed some maturity in my ability as a songwriter."
Tobin Sprout
, who wrote or co-wrote many of the songs, has been described as Pollard's creative foil.
. Pollard's brother, Jim, thought of "zoo thousand", allegedly inspired by a mile marker
reading "Z1000". This phrase coalesced with a misspelling of a movie title at a drive-in theater
, with "Beethoven
" spelled as "Beethouen", which Pollard liked because the misspelling sounded like the name of The Who
guitarist Pete Townshend
. Other considered titles included All That Glue and Instructions for the Rusty Time Machine, both of which were used in the lyrics of other Guided by Voices songs.
Side two
Side three
Side four
Side five
Side six
In 2009 Amazon.com
editors named Bee Thousand the Greatest Indie Rock
Album of All-Time.
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
band Guided by Voices
Guided by Voices
Guided by Voices is an American indie rock band originating from Dayton, Ohio. Beginning with the band's formation in 1983, it made frequent personnel changes but always maintained the presence of principal songwriter Robert Pollard...
released on June 21, 1994. The album was recorded on consumer-quality audio recorders rather than in a studio
Recording studio
A recording studio is a facility for sound recording and mixing. Ideally both the recording and monitoring spaces are specially designed by an acoustician to achieve optimum acoustic properties...
, and many of the songs included were less than two minutes long. The album's music draws inspiration from British Invasion
British Invasion
The British Invasion is a term used to describe the large number of rock and roll, beat, rock, and pop performers from the United Kingdom who became popular in the United States during the time period from 1964 through 1966.- Background :...
-era rock music
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
and punk rock
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
, while the surreal
Surrealism
Surrealism is a cultural movement that began in the early 1920s, and is best known for the visual artworks and writings of the group members....
lyrics are largely a reflection of principal songwriter Robert Pollard
Robert Pollard
Robert Pollard is an American rock musician and singer-songwriter who is the leader and creative force behind indie rock group Guided by Voices, who disbanded in 2004, only to reform in 2010...
's experiences as a schoolteacher, a father, and a musician.
Upon its release, Bee Thousand unexpectedly garnered a relatively large amount of attention within indie and alternative rock circles, receiving critical praise. It is widely considered a landmark album of the 90's. Due to the album's inferior fidelity, the band became associated with an indie rock genre known as "lo-fi
Lo-fi music
Lo-fi is lower quality of sound recordings than the usual standard for music. The qualities of lo-fi are usually achieved by either degrading the quality of the recorded audio, or using certain equipment. Recent uses of the phrase have led to it becoming a genre, although it still remains as an...
," a movement defined by its poor recording quality
Low fidelity
Low fidelity or lo-fi describes a sound recording which contains technical flaws such as distortion, hum, or background noise, or limited frequency response...
.
Background
Guided by Voices is a Dayton, Ohio-based band formed in 1983. Although by 1992 the band had released five full-length albums (not including their 1986 debut EP, Forever Since BreakfastForever Since Breakfast
Forever Since Breakfast is the debut Guided by Voices record, released on vinyl in 1986. In contrast to the lo-fi sound they would cultivate in the coming years, this EP was recorded in a professional studio, and features a nearly slick sound that anticipates their late 90's major-label efforts....
), Guided by Voices was not a band in a conventional sense; its line-up was extremely loose, consisting of whoever of a group of friends showed up to short notice recording sessions. Robert Pollard thought of Guided by Voices as more of a "songwriter's guild" than a band, and also said that "Whoever could come over would play. [...] It was just a bunch of friends who could occasionally get together so it didn't really feel like a band."
Bee Thousand was to be the original band's final album. Pollard was close to disbanding Guided by Voices by 1993, due to financial constraints and pressure to focus more on his family and teaching career; Pollard has also stated that the band was nearly broken up as early as 1991, during the creation of Propeller
Propeller (album)
Propeller is the fifth album by Dayton, Ohio indie rock group Guided by Voices, considered by many to be one of their greatest works.-Description:...
. Pollard was also struggling with writing for a follow-up record to Vampire on Titus
Vampire on Titus
Vampire on Titus is the sixth album by indie rock group Guided by Voices, from Dayton, Ohio, United States.The image on the cover is from The Vegetable Lamb of Tartary by Henry Lee, 1887...
and Propeller, which had been the band's two most noticed records yet. However, it occurred to him to "deconstruct" and "reconstruct" the band's older, unused material into new songs.
Recording
Unlike some of the band's earlier releases, Bee Thousand was not recorded in a studioRecording studio
A recording studio is a facility for sound recording and mixing. Ideally both the recording and monitoring spaces are specially designed by an acoustician to achieve optimum acoustic properties...
, but rather on four track machines
Multitrack recording
Multitrack recording is a method of sound recording that allows for the separate recording of multiple sound sources to create a cohesive whole...
or other primitive home recording devices in the garages and basements of various band members. Moreover, many of the demo
Demo (music)
A demo version or demo of a song is one recorded for reference rather than for release. A demo is a way for a musician to approximate their ideas on tape or disc, and provide an example of those ideas to record labels, producers or other artists...
takes of the songs were the ones that were used for the album. Due in part to both of these factors, several unusual errors are present in the album's recording and mixing; for example, the guitar track drops out at one point in "Hardcore UFO's". The band's choice to use inexpensive recording devices was initially a matter of economics, but eventually the band grew to prefer the sound. Pollard said that:
Kevin Fennell similarly said, "When Bee Thousand came out we sounded much less professional than we did in 1982. The music was much more spontaneous." Pollard also said that, at the time, the band's recording style was intended to sound like Beatles bootlegs
The Beatles bootlegs
The Beatles' bootleg recordings are performances by The Beatles that have attained some level of public circulation without being available as a legal release. The term most often refers to audio recordings, but also includes video performances...
. Furthermore, songs were usually completed in a minimum number of takes with no rehearsal
Rehearsal
For other uses, see Rehearsal or Dress rehearsal A rehearsal is a preparatory event in music and theatre that is performed before the official public performance, as a form of practice, and to ensure that all details of the performance are adequately prepared and coordinated for professional...
beforehand. In all, recording for the album was extremely brief, taking only three days, with Pollard estimating that each song took roughly half an hour.
Music
The music of Bee Thousand is influenced by British Invasion rock music, as well as what Pollard calls the "four P's" of rock: popPop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
, punk rock, progressive rock
Progressive rock
Progressive rock is a subgenre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of a "mostly British attempt to elevate rock music to new levels of artistic credibility." John Covach, in Contemporary Music Review, says that many thought it would not just "succeed the pop of...
, and psychedelia. Only a few new songs were written for the album, among them "I Am a Scientist" and "Gold Star for Robot Boy", with the rest of the album mostly being overdubbed, rerecorded, or edited versions of the band's older, unused material.
While typical rock instruments, such as guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, bass
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, and drums
Drum kit
A drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
, are dominant, a variety of instruments and sounds are used. Recorder
Recorder
The recorder is a woodwind musical instrument of the family known as fipple flutes or internal duct flutes—whistle-like instruments which include the tin whistle. The recorder is end-blown and the mouth of the instrument is constricted by a wooden plug, known as a block or fipple...
s are used in "The Goldheart Mountaintop Queen Directory", and a piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
is used in the closing track "You're Not an Airplane".
Lyrics
Pollard's surreal lyrical style has been compared to the cut-up techniqueCut-up technique
The cut-up technique is an aleatory literary technique in which a text is cut up and rearranged to create a new text. Most commonly, cut-ups are used to offer a non-linear alternative to traditional reading and writing....
of Beat
Beat generation
The Beat Generation refers to a group of American post-WWII writers who came to prominence in the 1950s, as well as the cultural phenomena that they both documented and inspired...
writer William S. Burroughs
William S. Burroughs
William Seward Burroughs II was an American novelist, poet, essayist and spoken word performer. A primary figure of the Beat Generation and a major postmodernist author, he is considered to be "one of the most politically trenchant, culturally influential, and innovative artists of the 20th...
. Many of the album's lyrics reflect childish or fantastical themes and were heavily influenced by the statements and actions of Pollard's fourth grade
Fourth grade
Fourth grade is a year of education in the United States and many other nations. The fourth grade is the fourth school year after kindergarten. Students are usually 9 or 10 years old, depending on their birthday. It is a part of elementary school. In some parts of the United States, fourth grade...
class, exemplified by "Gold Star for Robot Boy". Pollard was inspired to write "The Goldheart Mountaintop Queen Directory" after having an LSD-triggered psychedelic experience
Psychedelic experience
The term "psychedelic experience" is vague – characterized by polyvalence or ambiguity due to its nature – however in modern psychopharmacological science as well as philosophical, psychological, neurological, spiritual-religious and most other ideological discourses it is understood as an altered...
in which he perceived his own face in a mirror changing into his son's face; however, the song's lyrics are not about this event. According to Pollard, "I Am a Scientist" is "the first song that showed some maturity in my ability as a songwriter."
Tobin Sprout
Tobin Sprout
Tobin Sprout is an American artist and musician, best known for his contributions as a member of indie rock group Guided by Voices.-History:A self taught musician. From an early age he played with and was a major collaborator to the Dayton, OH band Guided By Voices...
, who wrote or co-wrote many of the songs, has been described as Pollard's creative foil.
Album title
The title Bee Thousand was inspired by a group brainstorming session, during which band members smoked marijuanaCannabis (drug)
Cannabis, also known as marijuana among many other names, refers to any number of preparations of the Cannabis plant intended for use as a psychoactive drug or for medicinal purposes. The English term marijuana comes from the Mexican Spanish word marihuana...
. Pollard's brother, Jim, thought of "zoo thousand", allegedly inspired by a mile marker
Milestone
A milestone is one of a series of numbered markers placed along a road or boundary at intervals of one mile or occasionally, parts of a mile. They are typically located at the side of the road or in a median. They are alternatively known as mile markers, mileposts or mile posts...
reading "Z1000". This phrase coalesced with a misspelling of a movie title at a drive-in theater
Drive-in theater
A drive-in theater is a form of cinema structure consisting of a large outdoor screen, a projection booth, a concession stand and a large parking area for automobiles. Within this enclosed area, customers can view movies from the privacy and comfort of their cars.The screen can be as simple as a...
, with "Beethoven
Beethoven (film)
Beethoven is a 1992 American family comedy film, directed by Brian Levant and starring Charles Grodin and Bonnie Hunt. The film is the first in the Beethoven film series....
" spelled as "Beethouen", which Pollard liked because the misspelling sounded like the name of The Who
The Who
The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964 by Roger Daltrey , Pete Townshend , John Entwistle and Keith Moon . They became known for energetic live performances which often included instrument destruction...
guitarist Pete Townshend
Pete Townshend
Peter Dennis Blandford "Pete" Townshend is an English rock guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and author, known principally as the guitarist and songwriter for the rock group The Who, as well as for his own solo career...
. Other considered titles included All That Glue and Instructions for the Rusty Time Machine, both of which were used in the lyrics of other Guided by Voices songs.
Original release
- "Hardcore UFO's" – 1:54
- "Buzzards and Dreadful Crows" (Jim Pollard, R. Pollard) – 1:43
- "Tractor Rape Chain" – 3:04
- "The Goldheart Mountaintop Queen Directory" – 1:45
- "Hot Freaks" (R. Pollard, Tobin SproutTobin SproutTobin Sprout is an American artist and musician, best known for his contributions as a member of indie rock group Guided by Voices.-History:A self taught musician. From an early age he played with and was a major collaborator to the Dayton, OH band Guided By Voices...
) – 1:42 - "Smothered in Hugs" (Mitch Mitchell, J. Pollard, R. Pollard) – 2:59
- "Yours to Keep" – 1:15
- "Echos Myron" – 2:42
- "Gold Star for Robot Boy" – 1:39
- "Awful Bliss" (Sprout) – 1:12
- "Mincer Ray" (Sprout) – 2:21
- "A Big Fan of the Pigpen" (Randy Campbell, J. Pollard, R. Pollard) – 2:09
- "Queen of Cans and Jars" – 1:55
- "Her Psychology Today" (Mitchell, J. Pollard, R. Pollard, Sprout) – 2:04
- "Kicker of Elves" – 1:04
- "Ester's Day" (Sprout) – 1:51
- "Demons Are Real" (Mitchell, J. Pollard, R. Pollard, Sprout) – 0:48
- "I Am a ScientistI Am a ScientistI Am a Scientist is the title of a 1994 EP released by Guided by Voices. The title track originally appeared in a stripped down, four track version on the band's celebrated 1994 LP Bee Thousand; a music video was also made...
" – 2:30 - "Peep-Hole" – 1:25
- "You're Not an Airplane" (Sprout) – 0:33
The Director's Cut
Side one- "Demons Are Real" (Mitchell, J. Pollard, R. Pollard, Sprout) – 0:49
- "Deathtrot and Warlock Riding a Rooster" (Mitchell, R. Pollard) – 1:12
- "Postal Blowfish" (Mitchell, R. Pollard) – 2:09
- "The Goldheart Mountaintop Queen Directory" – 1:45
- "At Odds with Dr. Genesis" – 1:25
- "Hot Freaks" (R. Pollard, Sprout) – 1:44
- "Queen of Cans and Jars" – 1:56
- "Bite" (Mitchell, J. Pollard, R. Pollard) – 1:04
- "It's Like Soul Man" (4-track version) (Sprout) – 0:49
Side two
- "Supermarket the Moon" – 2:13
- "Stabbing a Star" – 1:46
- "Esther's Day" (Sprout) – 1:33
- "Her Psychology Today" (Mitchell, J. Pollard, R. Pollard, Sprout) – 2:05
- "Good for a Few Laughs" (R. Pollard, Sprout) – 2:15
- "Smothered in Hugs" (Mitchell, J. Pollard, R. Pollard) – 3:03
- "What Are We Coming Up To?" – 1:57
- "Peep-Hole" – 1:30
Side three
- "Revolution Boy" – 3:03
- "Indian Was an Angel" – 2:07
- "Zoning the Planet" – 2:25
- "Scissors" (Sprout) – 1:48
- "Crayola" – 1:17
- "Kicker of Elves" – 1:15
- "2nd Moves to Twin" (Mitchell, J. Pollard, R. Pollard) – 2:46
- "I'll Buy You a Bird" – 1:47
Side four
- "Awful Bliss" (Sprout) – 1:13
- "Echos Myron" – 2:19
- "Why Did You Land?" (4-track version) – 2:45
- "You're Not an Airplane" (Sprout) – 0:34
- "Crunch Pillow" (Sprout) – 2:46
- "Rainbow Billy" – 1:39
- "Tractor Rape Chain" – 2:47
- "Crocker's Favorite Song" – 2:16
Side five
- "I Am a ScientistI Am a ScientistI Am a Scientist is the title of a 1994 EP released by Guided by Voices. The title track originally appeared in a stripped down, four track version on the band's celebrated 1994 LP Bee Thousand; a music video was also made...
" – 2:30 - "Buzzards and Dreadful Crows" (J. Pollard, R. Pollard) – 1:43
- "A Big Fan of The Pigpen" (Campbell, J. Pollard, R. Pollard) – 2:09
- "Mincer Ray" (Sprout) – 2:21
- "Way to a Man's Heart" (Unknown) – 1:52
- "Twig" (Unknown) – 2:15
- "Gold Star for Robot Boy" – 1:39
- "Hardcore UFOs" – 1:54
- "Yours to Keep" – 1:15
- "Shocker in Gloomtown" – 1:05
- "Break Even" – 1:40
Side six
- "I'll Get Over It" (J. Pollard, R. Pollard, Sprout) – 0:39
- "Shocker in Gloomtown" – 1:25
- "Alien Lanes" (J. Pollard, R. Pollard, Sprout) – 2:32
- "Off the Floor" (Sprout) – 0:53
- "Break Even" – 2:28
- "Bee Thousand" – 1:30
- "I Am a ScientistI Am a ScientistI Am a Scientist is the title of a 1994 EP released by Guided by Voices. The title track originally appeared in a stripped down, four track version on the band's celebrated 1994 LP Bee Thousand; a music video was also made...
" – 2:31 - "Curse of the Black Ass Buffalo" – 1:20
- "Do the Earth" – 2:42
- "Planet's Own Brand" – 1:15
- "My Valuable Hunting Knife" – 2:08
Personnel
- Robert PollardRobert PollardRobert Pollard is an American rock musician and singer-songwriter who is the leader and creative force behind indie rock group Guided by Voices, who disbanded in 2004, only to reform in 2010...
– vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
, guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, other instruments - Jim Pollard – bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, feedbackAudio feedbackAudio feedback is a special kind of positive feedback which occurs when a sound loop exists between an audio input and an audio output... - Tobin SproutTobin SproutTobin Sprout is an American artist and musician, best known for his contributions as a member of indie rock group Guided by Voices.-History:A self taught musician. From an early age he played with and was a major collaborator to the Dayton, OH band Guided By Voices...
– bass guitar, guitar, pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
, other instruments - Mitch Mitchell – guitar
- Don Thrasher – drumDrumThe drum is a member of the percussion group of musical instruments, which is technically classified as the membranophones. Drums consist of at least one membrane, called a drumhead or drum skin, that is stretched over a shell and struck, either directly with the player's hands, or with a...
s and percussionPercussion instrumentA percussion instrument is any object which produces a sound when hit with an implement or when it is shaken, rubbed, scraped, or otherwise acted upon in a way that sets the object into vibration... - Dan Toohey – bass guitar
- Kevin FennellKevin FennellKevin Fennel was a frequent drummer for Guided by Voices between 1983-1996. He left the band somewhat acrimoniously in 1996 while suffering from various health problems. Though thought to have coined the phrase "Guided by Voices is the devil", supposedly sincerely , he had apparently reconciled...
– drums and percussion - Greg DemosGreg DemosGreg Demos is a Dayton, Ohio musician best known as the bassist in Guided by Voices. By trade, he is a partner in the law firm of Fowler, Demos & Stueve in Lebanon, Ohio...
– bass guitar - Randy Campbell – backing vocalsBacking vocalistA backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists...
Accolades
Information taken from AcclaimedMusic.net.| Publication | Country | Accolade | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spin Spin (magazine) Spin is a music magazine founded in 1985 by publisher Bob Guccione Jr.-History:In its early years, the magazine was noted for its broad music coverage with an emphasis on college-oriented rock music and on the ongoing emergence of hip-hop. The magazine was eclectic and bold, if sometimes haphazard... |
United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Best Albums of 1994 | 1994 | 10 |
| The Village Voice The Village Voice The Village Voice is a free weekly newspaper and news and features website in New York City that features investigative articles, analysis of current affairs and culture, arts and music coverage, and events listings for New York City... |
United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Album of the Year - Critics Pick | 1994 | 8 |
| Alternative Press Alternative Press (music magazine) Alternative Press is an American music magazine based in Cleveland, Ohio. It generally provides readers with band interviews, photos, information on upcoming releases, and music charts. It was founded in 1985 by Mike Shea, who is the current president.... |
United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
The 90 Greatest Albums of the '90s | 1998 | 63 |
| Pitchfork Media Pitchfork Media Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock... |
United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Top 100 Albums of the 1990s | 2003 | 10 |
| Spin | United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Top 100 Albums of the Last 20 Years | 2005 | 37 |
| Amazon.com Amazon.com Amazon.com, Inc. is a multinational electronic commerce company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is the world's largest online retailer. Amazon has separate websites for the following countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, and... |
United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
The 100 Greatest Indie Rock Albums of All Time | 2009 | 1 |
| Mojo Mojo (magazine) MOJO is a popular music magazine published initially by Emap, and since January 2008 by Bauer, monthly in the United Kingdom. Following the success of the magazine Q, publishers Emap were looking for a title which would cater for the burgeoning interest in classic rock music... |
United Kingdom United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages... |
The 100 Greatest Albums of Our Lifetime 1993–2006 | 2006 | 80 |
In 2009 Amazon.com
Amazon.com
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editors named Bee Thousand the Greatest Indie Rock
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
Album of All-Time.
External links
- Bee Thousand at Last.fmLast.fmLast.fm is a music website, founded in the United Kingdom in 2002. It has claimed 30 million active users in March 2009. On 30 May 2007, CBS Interactive acquired Last.fm for UK£140m ....
- Bee Thousand at GoogleGoogleGoogle Inc. is an American multinational public corporation invested in Internet search, cloud computing, and advertising technologies. Google hosts and develops a number of Internet-based services and products, and generates profit primarily from advertising through its AdWords program...
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