Guided By Voices

Propeller (1993) is the first instance of Pollard and Co. messing around with lo-fi ideas. With the timeless intro chant, indie rock 'n' roll opener and its ringing, majestic breakdown, followed by the even more massively majestic "Weed King," Propeller earned GBV all kinds of cred in the indie underground once its original limited run of 500 copies had made the rounds. Pollard finds his voice here, as some cross between Daltry, the guy from Yes, the guy from early Genesis and some guy from down the street who is an alcoholic substitute teacher.