Album: Bee Thousand by Guided by Voices (1994)
Format: Album

Description: Bee Thousand is the seventh album by American indie rock band Guided by Voices released on June 21, 1994. As with most of the band's previous albums, it was recorded on consumer-quality audio recorders rather than in a studio, and many of the songs are less than two minutes long. After its release the band became one of the more prominent groups associated with the "lo-fi" genre, a movement defined by the relatively poor recording quality of audio releases. Musically, the album draws inspiration from British Invasion-era rock music and punk rock. Following the release of Bee Thousand, the band began to attract interest from other record labels, eventually signing with Matador for their next album.

Artist Background: Guided by Voices is an American alternative rock band originating from Dayton, Ohio. Beginning with the band's formation in 1983, it made frequent personnel changes but always maintained the presence of principal songwriter Robert Pollard. Guided by Voices initially disbanded in 2004, though many of its former members remain musically involved in solo careers or other projects. Noted at first for its lo-fi aesthetic and typically Portastudio four-tracks-to-cassette production methods, Guided ... Part of the Dayton, Ohio, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Indie Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Dayton, Ohio, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Indie Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: 1990s, Album

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Bee Thousand is the seventh album by American indie rock band Guided by Voices released on June 21, 1994. As with most of the band's previous albums, it was recorded on consumer-quality audio recorders rather than in a studio, and many of the songs are less than two minutes long. After its release the band became one of the more prominent groups associated with the "lo-fi" genre, a movement defined by the relatively poor recording quality of audio releases. Musically, the album draws inspiration from British Invasion-era rock music and punk rock. Following the release of Bee Thousand, the band began to attract interest from other record labels, eventually signing with Matador for their next album.

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