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78

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6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

  • Summary: The latest solo release from the Guided By Voices leader was produced by Nick Mitchell.
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My Daughter Yes She Knows
My daughter yes she knows How far out the garden goes And the sunlight in the soil If you rank and often royal My daughter yes she sees Great and... See the rest of the song lyrics
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  1. 90
    Pollard’s sheer output is intimidating. However, as this album proves, his quality control may be as good as anyone’s in the business.
  2. Mar 4, 2016
    80
    Under Mitchell’s helm, the 12-song Of Course You Are is a succinct reminder of Pollard’s lyrical penmanship.
  3. Magnet
    Apr 21, 2016
    80
    Pollard's songcraft remains intact regardless of presentation. [No. 130, p.61]
  4. Mar 4, 2016
    75
    Taking risks and expanding your musical palate is the only way to avoid stagnation. And while Of Course You Are may do so with only modest success, it’s a success nonetheless.
  5. Uncut
    Apr 28, 2016
    70
    On his 24th solo album, the Guided By Voices man shows he still knows how to cobble together a sturdy, well-constructed song. [Apr 2016, p.78]
  6. Mar 4, 2016
    70
    While Mitchell has his stamp on both this album and the Ricked Wicky material, Of Course You Are is also one of the most musically ambitious albums Pollard has released under his various monikers in quite some time.
  7. Apr 28, 2016
    60
    Much of it, admittedly, treads familiar, fanbase-appeasing ground, though the beautifully-crafted, Jeff Lynne-esque Losing It has broader mainstream potential and even the uninitiated are advised to heed the title of the atypically graceful, string-kissed Come And Listen.
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