Universal Truths and Cycles

by Guided by Voices

Universal Truths and Cycles cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 18 June 2002
  • Label: Matador
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 46:37
  • Community rating: 3.42/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Asha Mevlana, Chris George, Helen Yee, Steve Berson, Todd Tobias, Chris Slusarenko

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Marking a triumphant return to Matador Records after a brief major-label stint, Robert Pollard led the band through a dense, remarkably eclectic pop-rock masterclass. The sprawling record expertly balances their classic lo-fi, fragmented aesthetic with soaring, highly arranged progressive pop hooks.

Genres

Descriptors: progressive, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Wire Greyhounds (0:35)
  2. Skin Parade (2:57)
  3. Zap (1:14)
  4. Christian Animation Torch Carriers (3:54)
  5. Cheyenne (2:58)
  6. The Weeping Bogeyman (1:35)
  7. Back to the Lake (2:34)
  8. Love 1 (0:54)
  9. Storm Vibrations (4:59)
  10. Factory Of Raw Essentials (1:25)
  11. Everywhere with Helicopter (2:38)
  12. Pretty Bombs (3:06)
  13. Eureka Signs (3:06)
  14. Wings of Thorn (2:10)
  15. Car Language (4:44)
  16. From A Voice Plantation (2:06)
  17. The Ids Are All Right (1:10)
  18. Universal Truths And Cycles (2:19)
  19. Father Sgt. Christmas Card (2:04)

Credits

  • Doug Gillard - performer
  • Jon McCann - performer
  • Nate Farley - performer
  • Tim Tobias - performer
  • Suellen Ogier - sounds [stock sounds contributions], tour manager
  • Robert Pollard - written-by, performer
  • Chris Slusarenko - piano
  • Chris George - cello

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