Guided by Voices Crawlspace Of The Pantheon
Consensus is still forming across 4 professional reviews. Guided by Voices's Crawlspace Of The Pantheon opens with purpose: a return to Big Loud Rock that mixes raucous guitar brawn with quieter, honest moments. Across professional reviews the record earned a 70/100 consensus score from 4 reviews, and critics consistently point to its blend of loud and subtle textures and roc
The best song is the opening “Lost In The Sun” because its feedback and beefy chords declare the album's Big Loud Rock intent.
Critics agree the best songs on Crawlspace Of The Pantheon are the loud, melodic moments where songwriting and sheer volume meet, even as some reviews temper enthusiasm by pointing
Best for listeners looking for Big Loud Rock and rock & roll craftsmanship, starting with Lost In The Sun and Out With A Theory.
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Full consensus notes
Guided by Voices's Crawlspace Of The Pantheon opens with purpose: a return to Big Loud Rock that mixes raucous guitar brawn with quieter, honest moments. Across professional reviews the record earned a 70/100 consensus score from 4 reviews, and critics consistently point to its blend of loud and subtle textures and rock & roll craftsmanship as defining features. The opener “Lost In The Sun” emerges as an immediate standout, its feedback-laden intro setting the tone, while “Out With A Theory” and “Arthur Square” showcase Robert Pollard's narrative lyricism and plainspoken aging and honesty.
Reviewers praise Doug Gillard's dominant guitar work for turning tracks like “We Outlast Them All” into declarative statements, and note that occasional Mellotron or acoustic detours add depth to what is otherwise a chest-thumping collection. Critics agree the best songs on Crawlspace Of The Pantheon are the loud, melodic moments where songwriting and sheer volume meet, even as some reviews temper enthusiasm by pointing to uneven sequencing or moments that lean too heavily on past formulas.
For readers wondering whether Crawlspace Of The Pantheon is worth listening to, the critical consensus suggests a rewarding, if not flawless, entry in Guided by Voices' catalog - a record that foregrounds rock & roll craftsmanship and aging honesty while offering clear standout tracks for fans to start with.
Critics' Top Tracks
The standout songs that made critics take notice
Lost In The Sun
1 mention
"opens with a brief blast of feedback and some big, distorted guitar chords"— AllMusic
Out With A Theory
1 mention
"the adventures of the cover band who starts writing originals and dreams of recording with Mitch Easter in "Out with a Theory"— AllMusic
Arthur Square
1 mention
"his proclamation that he's too old to be cool in "Arthur Square" is disarmingly honest"— AllMusic
opens with a brief blast of feedback and some big, distorted guitar chords
Track Ratings
How critics rated each track, relative to this album (0-100). Only tracks that made critics feel something are rated.
Lost In The Sun
Out With A Theory
One Last Blow
We Outlast Them All
A Grand Ceremonial Jester
Dagon's Plunger
Advance Without Dropping
No Shoe Fits (Floating Babies)
Arthur Square
Landscaping
(How Would You Like A) Chariot Ride
When You're My Clown (Nothing Happens)
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What Critics Are Saying
Deep insights from 4 critics who reviewed this album
Critic's Take
Guided by Voices's Crawlspace of the Pantheon is a joyful recommitment to Big Loud Rock, and the best songs here show that plainly. The opener “Lost In The Sun” arrives with a blast of feedback and beefy guitar chords that frame the record's purpose, while “Out With A Theory” reflects Pollard's knack for narrative and “Arthur Square” offers a disarmingly honest touch. Doug Gillard's guitar work often dominates and makes tracks like “We Outlast Them All” feel like statements of intent, so if you are searching for the best songs on Crawlspace Of The Pantheon, start with those loud, melodic moments. Play it loud, and the album's mix of raucous guitars and occasional Mellotron or acoustic detours rewards repeated listens.
Key Points
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The best song is the opening “Lost In The Sun” because its feedback and beefy chords declare the album's Big Loud Rock intent.
