Guided by Voices

The Best of Guided by Voices: Human Amusements at Hourly Rates

Alternative Pop/Rock

Released near the end of Guided by Voices' original 1985-2004 run, this compilation is no longer the career-spanning marvel it once was, since GbV have released sixteen albums (many quite good) since it came out. But it's still the finest introduction available to Robert Pollard's concise prog-pop songcraft and the abundant charms of his various accompanists. These 32 songs may only scratch the surface of the catalog, but not a single one disappoints.



- Mark Deming