SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM GUIDED BY VOICESAnd there's more here, where Pollard talks about the last concert (Dec. 31st, in New York):After almost 20 years, assorted lineups, and countless albums, EPs, singles, triples, stolen bases, misdemeanor convictions, and broken hearts, Dayton, OH's fortunate sons are taking leave of your senses. 'Half Smiles Of The Decomposed,' to be released August 24 on Matador Records, will be the final album from Guided By Voices, one of the most acclaimed independent rock bands of all time.
"This feels like the last album for Guided By Voices," explains Robert Pollard, GBV's lone constant member, lead singer, and famously prolific songwriter. "I've always said that when I make a record that I'm totally satisfied with as befitting a final album, then that will be it. And this is it."
We are the kings of indie rock. When we quit, indie rock will die.But Pollard, hopefully, will continue making music on his own... Posted by the wily filipino at April 25, 2004 02:58 PM
I've seen GBV live more than I've seen any other band, and I'm still not tired of it. This is sad news to me indeed.
Posted by: Liza on April 26, 2004 09:17 AMI hope it's just a gimmick to get more people to go watch them tour. There's always the 15 year reunion concert, if Pollard hasn't beered himself to death yet.
Posted by: Happy on April 26, 2004 09:46 AMsad. but not as sad as squarepusher's new album.
Posted by: swing on April 28, 2004 09:15 AM