From the forthcoming album "Strut Of Kings," out on June 28, 2024. Words & lyrics by Robert Pollard, Needmore Songs/Warner Chappell Music (BMI) Guided By Voices Inc Records (c) 2024
Hypnotic and full of unpredictable twists, reusing the same major melody in a minor key, throwing in jazz chords like they're cowboy chords. Pollard has the Pop Zeus Midas touch
Back in 1998, i bought the double CD Matador Best Of, during holidays in California (that's been a great huge moment). What a revelation ! This song is on 1 of the 2 CDs. HELIUM, GUIDED BY VOICES, PAVEMENT, CAT POWER... Do you need more names ??!!! ❤
I love that final drum hit. Knowing it's leading into the album's final track suggests we're ending strong. And as ever, the rest of the tune is going to be added to my straining mental jukebox for perpetuity.
But occasionally he throws out something entirely unique in his 5000+ song catalogue. Chain Gang Island is an example, incredible song, nothing like it before or since
@@user-ce3gt8jx5e Again, where is this specific melody in the catalog? He does unique (for him) shit all the time. Lizard on a Red Brick Wall is a recent example. Climbing a Ramp being another. Does he repeat genres of rock? Yeah, that’s what songwriters like him tend do. He’s just better at it than everyone else.
another banger from Uncle Bob’s bottomless suitcase. God Bless GBV, greatest band that ever lived.
Instant classic. The professor of Rock did it again.
More hooks than a fucking bait shop..
I usually park in front of Doug, and marvel at his hook laden hands. He’s amazing on this one, can’t wait to see it live this Summer.
I'm doing the poster for the Boston show!
In Bob We Trust
I'm gonna send this to my friend Zareen
And another. Best damn rock n roll band on the planet.
Only Uncle Bob could turn a bad high school cheer into a stunningly great rock and roll single.
And my favorite GBV track since Half Smiles.
OH MY NAAAAAAAAAAAME IS SEREEEEENE
Certified GBV banger. 10/10
It's about time these guys release something new! It's been months
Every time I think that a GBV song is just okay its stuck in my head the next day
Oh my Naaaaame is Serene! This is killer.
For the dreams of Serene King
We all drink!
Cheers
Serene king is supreme
Jesus Christ how good is that? I keep giving up on this band, and then...
Everywhere we go... people wanna know... It is SO great that he grabbed that Boy Scout chant for this song!!!
ANOTHER BRILLIANT BOB BANGING EARWORM!… and this album cover is AMAZING.
How does he keep doing it? You have other guys in music that are his age that are just relying on the oldies with nothing left in the tank.
This song is going to rip minds live. Got damn!
Here's hoping they break it out next Saturday here in Pittsburgh!
@RTek1986 looks like they're calling the tour the Strut of Kings tour so you might be in luck! I wish they were coming somewhere close to me.
Played live, apparently for the first time, last night in Covington KY. Was a great show.
Nothing but hits.
It must be springtime!!!! Thanks Uncle Bob! You did it again!
In Bob we trust!
GBV has done it again!
My personal fave from Bob's recent cabinet of awesomeness
The guitard on this band is amazing!
Puncher Paradise is my favorite! But this one cant stop listen!!
Earned confidence on display. Nice bright, warm layered sound!!
hell yeah
Oh, to be a serene king!
Oh Goodness!
Amazing song!
INSTA-CLASSIC!!!!!
Love it! Greetings from Brazil
Here's to the internet and close connections!
Smashing track! 2024 is the year of the Serene King!
Another instantly-humable belter. Brilliant.
Those first two lines, wow, clever as hell. Great tune!!
Brilliant! I was starting to get worried 'cause they hadn't put anything out in a few months.
Hypnotic and full of unpredictable twists, reusing the same major melody in a minor key, throwing in jazz chords like they're cowboy chords. Pollard has the Pop Zeus Midas touch
Back in 1998, i bought the double CD Matador Best Of, during holidays in California (that's been a great huge moment).
What a revelation !
This song is on 1 of the 2 CDs.
HELIUM, GUIDED BY VOICES, PAVEMENT, CAT POWER...
Do you need more names ??!!! ❤
yes yes yes
❤😍❤Congrats from Brazil!!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Toe tapping tune loving this!
Knowing that GBV is still outputting makes me want to still output.
Repeat all night
Serenity POW!
BOBBYPOP
Great.
Good mood.
Epic.
Incredible. And this guy Pollard is 66!
This song rocks
Only in it for the music and it pays off every time. I don’t know of any other songwriters who can still write as well into their more mature years
Bob’s got a gift for sure!
this ones for Denzel . remeber the titans
this song is awesome!
BIG UPS AL DUKES FOR PUTTING ME ON 😎
Long live the serene king 🫡
insane guitar breaks. wow.
I love that final drum hit. Knowing it's leading into the album's final track suggests we're ending strong.
And as ever, the rest of the tune is going to be added to my straining mental jukebox for perpetuity.
What the heck! ROCK!
Yaaaaaay!
Great!
New GBV Album YES❤
Hail Uncle Bob! 💗
Bob Pollard is our Pope
your song is fourth on apple music indie rock essentials right next to neutral milk hotel 😮 congrats!
....and so I tell them 😎
💥🤯💥
Edit: fyfan vilken jävla POWER POP!!!!
I like this
Bob is the everlasting gobstopper
well done
No PNW shows, heart broken😢
Sonic Enlightenment.
Getting a Tobin vibe and that’s good thing
There’s nothing Tobin about this song. It’s Bob doing what he always does which is write good tunes and that has continued since Tobin left the group.
@@Rweaverthe bass play sounds tobib like to me
is 945am too early to start drinking
I hope Sir Ian Mckellen gets a chance to hear this. Bring on the Fest of Heed!
Seizure there!
Just when I think a GVB album is dragging, they toss off a lovely gem like "bit of a crunch".
GBV doing a split with The Pillows would heal me on a level you don't understand
😀
They have a The Who quality over time.
Lyrics? Anyone?
Weed king to Serene King. Very noble! What a great song!!! Still one of the best bands I ever saw live
How does he do it
The phrase "quality not quantity" doesn't seem to apply to this band. They manage to do both.
A banger!
Pollard is the king of making the same song over and over again.
Which other song has this melody?
But occasionally he throws out something entirely unique in his 5000+ song catalogue.
Chain Gang Island is an example, incredible song, nothing like it before or since
@@user-ce3gt8jx5e Again, where is this specific melody in the catalog? He does unique (for him) shit all the time. Lizard on a Red Brick Wall is a recent example. Climbing a Ramp being another. Does he repeat genres of rock? Yeah, that’s what songwriters like him tend do. He’s just better at it than everyone else.
In Bob we trust!!
And rock!!!
Fuck, yea!