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Tower In the Fountain of Sparks

Recapturing old magic is tough, as age
and maturity obviously tend to kill youthful exuberance and
original creativity. Having Robert
Pollard and Tobin Sprout
back together may sound like a wonderful thing, and who wouldn't
think they'd find that early Guided
By Voices spark once again? Well, distance is a lonely
thing. Sure, it sounds like an old GBV record, complete with
tape hiss, songs that sound only half finished and echoey
harmonies, but something of the old excitement is missing.
Rather than sounding partied out, they just sound tired. There's
just not enough contrast between the songs, and not enough
hooks, with the exception of a couple decent songs like "Stifled
Man Casino" and "Total Exposure," both of which sound much
more collaborative and finished than the rest of the
album.
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Musical Connections:
Gudied by
Voices
Robert Pollard
Tobin Sprout
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