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Let's Go Eat the Factory - Guided by Voices
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74 out of 100

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8.0 out of 10

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  • Summary: Robert Pollard reunites with Guided by Voices to release the indie band's first album of new material in eight years.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 35
  3. Negative: 1 out of 35
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Jan 17, 2012
    88
    As is the case with most Pollard releases, it's hard to pick a best moment, because catchy new favorites pop out with each successive listen, timed to explode in incremental bursts.
  2. The Independent (UK)
    Jan 17, 2012
    60
    The 16th GBV album is business as usual: plangent garage rock.
  3. Sputnikmusic
    Jan 3, 2012
    30
    It's just a sludgy, grumpy record from a band who once knew pop music needed whimsy.

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  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. friendhead68
    9
    Pollard + Sprout = perfection. A fine set of tender matapshysical ditties mixed with powerful rock anthems. A record which fills the gap between the Who at their best (circa 1968-1973) and the most shadowy kiwi rock. More and more complex at every new listen. Welcome back GBV, we missed you a lot...… Expand
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  2. AndyP73
    9
    A very, very good GBV album. If not a classic, it's very close. Fans won't be disappointed. I've listened to it like 15 times and I have to say it gets better with every listen. It's GBV to the core with the Sprout songs giving it that extra ass kick. Welcome back boys, you've been sorely missed. I'm looking forward to next album in a few months! The Club is Re-Opened and I'll be taking my usually spot right up front. Cheers.… Expand
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  3. mikeisnowonfire
    7
    A very lo-fi affair, but a solid journey without. Not a lot of highs or lows, just really solid songwriting and well tuned guitars to back it up. A must buy for lazy-day music listeners.… Expand
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