The Bears for Lunch - Guided by Voices
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73 out of 100

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8.5 out of 10

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  • Summary: This is the third release in 2012 for the Robert Pollard-led band that boasts the original lineup that played together between 1992 and 1996.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Prefix Magazine
    Nov 13, 2012
    80
    The Bears for Lunch surprises from quick song to quick song (even though we know this trick well now) and maintains an overall cohesion and distinct mood.
  2. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Nov 26, 2012
    80
    Overall, The Bears For Lunch is an great record, however those extra unnecessary tracks weigh it down at points and prevent it from being excellent.
  3. Pitchfork
    Nov 12, 2012
    73
    The Bears for Lunch, however, is the most consistent of this year's trifecta. It may not boast an instant, indeliable earworm like Class Clown's "Keep It Motion" or Factory's "Doughnut for a Snowman", but there are no buzzkill duds like "The Big Hat and Toy Show" either.
  4. The Fly (UK)
    Dec 7, 2012
    60
    No new tricks, but there's life in these old dogs yet.

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  1. XRayLexx
    10
    I have had the pleasure of listening to the latest Guided By Voices "The Bears For Lunch" album for a couple of weeks now and all I can recommend you do is go out and buy this album. A modern day classic.… Expand

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