Forever Since Breakfast
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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. Robert Pollard
, the band's driving force, has since derided the EP's sound as sterile. Like much of their early output, the songs featured bear a prominent college rock
influence, particularly from R.E.M.. The title reportedly comes from Charles Manson
's response to an interviewer when asked to state his age.
The record was first released on CD as part of 2003's Hardcore UFOs
box set, and was reissued on vinyl in 2005.
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...
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. 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...
, the band's driving force, has since derided the EP's sound as sterile. Like much of their early output, the songs featured bear a prominent college rock
College rock
College rock is a term that was used in the United States to describe 1980s alternative rock before the term "alternative" came into common usage. The term's use of the word "college" refers to campus radio stations located at institutions of higher education in Canada and the United States, where...
influence, particularly from R.E.M.. The title reportedly comes from Charles Manson
Charles Manson
Charles Milles Manson is an American criminal who led what became known as the Manson Family, a quasi-commune that arose in California in the late 1960s. He was found guilty of conspiracy to commit the Tate/LaBianca murders carried out by members of the group at his instruction...
's response to an interviewer when asked to state his age.
The record was first released on CD as part of 2003's Hardcore UFOs
Hardcore UFOs: Revelations, Epiphanies and Fast Food in the Western Hemisphere
Hardcore UFOs: Revelations, Epiphanies and Fast Food in the Western Hemisphere is an anthology box set released by Guided by Voices in 2003.-Disc 1: Human Amusements at Hourly Rates:...
box set, and was reissued on vinyl in 2005.
Track listing
- "Land of Danger"
- "Let's Ride"
- "Like I Do"
- "Sometimes I Cry"
- "She Wants to Know"
- "Fountain of Youth"
- "The Other Place"