How Do You Spell Heaven

Rock · 2017 · 15 tracks · 37m

How Do You Spell Heaven

Guided by Voices

A robust blend of 1970s arena rock ambition and basement-born indie grit. Dense guitar layers meet Robert Pollard's signature surrealist pop sensibilities.

It's like your favorite 70s rock station but broadcast from a very talented neighbor's basement.

A sophisticated yet gritty collection of rock songs that feel both triumphant and slightly mysterious.

How Do You Spell Heaven · vs · Guided by Voices

Hand Played+4.0σ

The production is built around hand played than this artist usually allows.

Tracklist · 15 Tracks · 37m

01

The Birthday Democrats

2:30

02

King 007

2:51

03

Boy W

2:34

04

Steppenwolf Mausoleum

3:22

05

Cretinous Number Ones

1:45

06

They Fall Silent

0:55

07

Diver Dan

2:04

08

How to Murder a Man (In 3 Acts)

2:43

09

Pearly Gates Smoke Machine

4:02

10

Tenth Century

2:37

11

How Do You Spell Heaven

1:53

12

Paper Cutz

2:36

13

Low Flying Perfection

2:37

14

Nothing Gets You Real

2:24

15

Just to Show You

2:17

Moments Worth Waiting For

The sudden shift into the anthemic, soaring chorus of Pearly Gates Smoke Machine.

The way the title track resolves its tension with a brief, punchy melodic hook.

The interlocking guitar interplay during the bridge of Steppenwolf Mausoleum.

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