Album: Exile in Guyville by Liz Phair (1993)
Genre: Indie | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Fun
Format: Album

Description: Exile in Guyville is American indie rock singer-songwriter Liz Phair's debut album. It was released in June 1993 to widespread critical and commercial success, still appearing today in many critics' best-of lists. It is also considered a landmark in alternative rock music. As of July 2010, the album had sold 491,000 copies.

Artist Background: Growing out of the American underground of the late '80s, Liz Phair fused lo-fi indie rock production techniques with the sensibility and structure of classic singer/songwriters. Exile in Guyville, her gold-selling debut album, was enthusiastically praised upon its 1993 release, and spawned a rash of imitators during the following years, particularly American female singer/songwriters. For her part, Phair wasn't able to fully break into the mainstream, even with the support of the press and M... Part of the New Haven, USA music scene. Associated with Indie Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Juliana Hatfield, The Juliana Hatfield Three, PJ Harvey, Tori Amos

Music Scene: Part of the New Haven, USA music scene. Associated with Indie Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Indie, Rock/Pop, Fun, 1990s, Album

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Exile in Guyville is American indie rock singer-songwriter Liz Phair's debut album. It was released in June 1993 to widespread critical and commercial success, still appearing today in many critics' best-of lists. It is also considered a landmark in alternative rock music. As of July 2010, the album had sold 491,000 copies.

Exile in Guyville

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