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Greer's celebration of Guided by Voices (and, therefore, of all things Robert Pollard) is an admirer's sincere, cocoonish labor of love, committed to telling how Pollard/GBV "came to be considered by some one of the truly great artists of our time." The keenness of Greer's interest ensures a detailed retelling of GBV history, from its start as a Dayton, Ohio, garage band (Pollard was then a fourth-grade teacher). Musicians have come and gone, but besides inspiring an impressive list of other acts, GBV has endured as one of the longest-running nineties indie-rock aggregations. Mainstream acceptance has been elusive, but reading Greer makes one think that overwhelming success could destroy the band's particular appeal. Of course, not a lot of discouraging words appear here, but those interested in maverick performers who fashion careers by persevering at rootsy, highly idiosyncratic music may consider the Pollard/GBV story hard to beat, especially when told as enthusiastically as Greer tells it. Mike Tribby
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Guided by Voices was one of the most popular indie-rock bands of the 1990s. Critics internationally have lauded the band’s brain trust, Robert Pollard, as a once-in-a-generation artist. Pollard has been compared by The New York Times to Mozart, Rossini, and Paul McCartney (in the same sentence) and everyone from P. J. Harvey, Radiohead, R.E.M., the Strokes, and U2 has sung his praises and cited his music as an influence. But it all started rather prosaically when Pollard, a fourth-grade teacher in his early thirties from Dayton, Ohio, began recording songs with drinking buddies in his basement. James Greer, an acclaimed music writer and former Spin editor, enjoys a unique advantage in having played in the band for two years. This personal connection grants him unparalleled insight and complete access to the workings of Pollard’s muse.

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  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Grove Press, Black Cat (October 10, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0802170137
  • ISBN-13: 978-0802170132
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Subspace Biographies, indeed, October 10, 2005
A must-have for the members of various Guided by Voices fanclub/cults such as Postal Blowfish, Disarm The Settlers and Strong Lions. Spouses/significant others who have been amused or abused by the band and their fanatic following will no doubt enjoy as well.

And if reading the above paragraph makes no sense, then you Must Buy this book. Compulsive GbV fans of course will HAVE to get a copy, but others should read if they want a glimpse into the story of Wondering Boy Poet Robert Pollard. A great xmas gift for the indie music fan.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Human amusements, March 9, 2006
This is a pretty good book, sez this non-obsessed GBV fan. Greer's intro was too cute by half, and fortunately he tones his writing down a bit for most of the book. Unlike other reviewers, I found Greer's fawning was balanced by many examples showing that Robert Pollard is a flawed individual. I enjoyed the contributions by Pollard's son. I didn't think much of the analysis of songs because Bob's answer for half of them is that they were about nothing. One correction for the author: The Denver show at which Buffalo fell off the stage was not held at night or in a club; it was held in late afternoon in a parking lot. I was there.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Bus Will Get You There Yet, January 15, 2006
Here it is. One volume with a large enough slice of the trials and tribulations of the indie rocks own musical cornucopia, Robert Pollard. This book traces GBV from first to last, including coverage of the legendary last show (New Year's Eve 2004/Chicago). The book is witty, funny and easy to read. The introduction is written by the director of "Traffic" and is one of the most original and entertaining introductions I have ever read. For those of you that love Bobby & GBV, this is essential. For those of you who don't know them "Come on, come on, the club is open."
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3.0 out of 5 stars Robert Pollard and his Band!
I was excited to read this book since being turned onto Guided By Voices about 5 years ago. I was reluctant in a way to read this because a bandmate of mine who is the biggest GBV... Read more
Published on February 28, 2007 by Jason W. Almeida

5.0 out of 5 stars No better coverage is available.
Guided By Voices' Robert Pollard has been involved in the rock scene for over twenty years, has been compared to Paul McCartney to Rossini, and has staged live rock performances... Read more
Published on January 6, 2007 by Midwest Book Review

3.0 out of 5 stars a nice resource for the unobsessed
It is interesting to read the different reviews here. I think the criticisms reveal more about the critics than the book. Read more
Published on March 1, 2006 by Jorge Santayana

1.0 out of 5 stars Sigh
"Hunting Accidents" is a poorly written, poorly researched and poorly structured disappointment from a sychophant former band member. Read more
Published on February 20, 2006 by Steve

4.0 out of 5 stars GBV history book
Yeah, pretty innaresting stuff. Just wish Greer could keep his tongue outta the back of Pollards trousers.
Published on February 18, 2006 by A. Ward

5.0 out of 5 stars revelatory
I recently became familiar with the music of Guided by Voices. The band's brilliance enticed me to want to learn more about thier history (Having recently disbanded after 20+ year... Read more
Published on January 15, 2006 by J. Hart

3.0 out of 5 stars I make music for soundtracks now...
Overall, this is a pretty informative, quick read. However, being a longtime, diehard GBV fan, I would have liked to have known more about the recording of the various albums, as... Read more
Published on November 15, 2005 by David Ballard

3.0 out of 5 stars Flawed but enjoyable read
I doubt I'll say much of anything that hasn't already been said in Thomas Mitchell's spot-on review...but here goes: I do love GBV. Read more
Published on November 1, 2005 by James B. Nipe

4.0 out of 5 stars One sausage short of a BBQ
an excellent read, just a couple of gripes coincidently both involving bass players. I would've liked to know a bit more about how the author (Jim Greer, natch) came to play bass... Read more
Published on October 28, 2005 by Antony Peterson

3.0 out of 5 stars An Unmarketed Product
"Hunting Accidents" is an enjoyable read, but it leaves the GBV mystique almost completely intact. It's hard to say whether this was Greer's intention or if he was limited in... Read more
Published on October 27, 2005 by Thomas B. Mitchell

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