Guided By Voices
Cool Planet
Review by: Rebecca Robinson
Cool Planet is a showcase for the broad range that Guided By Voices is capable of. It is evident that Guided By Voices had fun while recording Cool Planet and this translates across to the listener in every song. Fun lyrics and melodies dominate the album, creating an interesting and fun auditory experience.
Each song features a great hook that instantly pulls the listener into the mood of the piece. Unfortunately, many of these strong starts are unable to reach their full potential due to the brevity of the songs. Of the 18 songs on this album, 16 of them are under the three minute mark. Guided By Voices is a band with a strong sound that is meant for longer pieces. Less versatility in favor of longer and more developed pieces would have greatly benefited this album and pushed this album into the bad-ass range. As is, this album is very listenable and easily makes its way onto summer play lists.
Rating: Listenable
