Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. Revolver
    80
    This sprawling set would not be the ideal introduction to Guided by Voices... but Suitcase does provide a fascinating chronicle of one man's lifelong love affair with songwriting. [#2, p.104]
  2. Magnet
    80
    Despite the disparate source material, each Suitcase disc feels organic, like a "real" Guided By Voices album.... Even a casual fan will find enough gems spread among the hundred songs here to justify spending the $50 to purchase Suitcase. [#47, p.107]
  3. Suitcase is crammed with classic Pollard moments-- those unique occasions where poorly-recorded, sloppily-delivered songs somehow become transcendent pop genius.... But perhaps the greatest problem with Suitcase is simply its size. At 100 songs, it's practically impossible to comprehend in one sitting.
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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
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  1. Apr 6, 2018
    7
    With 100 tracks in this boxset split into four discs, this release should only be intended for the die hard Pollard fans. Despite most tracksWith 100 tracks in this boxset split into four discs, this release should only be intended for the die hard Pollard fans. Despite most tracks being mediocre, this collection contains some hidden gems and is a must have for fans most familiar with the early days of Guided by Voices. Full Review »