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Lord of the Birdcage

Robert Pollard

Lord of the Birdcage

Latest collection of heartfelt indie rock songs from the hyper-productive former Guided By Voices frontman

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7.2

Label
Guided by Voices Inc
UK Release date
06/06/2011
US Release date
31/05/2011
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  1. 8.0 |   PopMatters

    The surprising thing about Pollard’s 2011 albums ... is how focused they are
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  2. 8.0 |   All Music

    Strong and diverse enough to stand out among Pollard's solo efforts
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  3. 7.5 |   A.V. Club

    Though not radically different from Pollard’s usual fare ... Lord Of The Birdcage at its best is graceful and comely
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  4. 7.5 |   Prefix

    An awfully strong set from a guy who's pretty tough to beat when he's on his game
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  5. 7.0 |   No Ripcord

    While not on par with essential solo Pollard fare ... this cohesive, flowing work motors by and, as always, his stirring songs reveal themselves and their riches through repeated listens
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