Self-Inflicted Aerial Nostalgia Explained

Self-Inflicted Aerial Nostalgia
Type:	Album
Artist:	Guided by Voices
Cover:	Guided by voices Self-Inflicted Aerial Nostalgia lp.jpg
Alt:	A flat yellow background with a strange mask-like image in the middle and the band name and album title printed in distressed, typewriter font.
Released:	1989
Recorded:	c. late 1980s
Studio:	Steve Wilbur's home, Dayton, Ohio
Length:	37:48
Label:	Halo
Producer:	Guided by Voices
Prev Title:	Sandbox
Prev Year:	1987
Next Title:	Same Place The Fly Got Smashed
Next Year:	1990

Self-Inflicted Aerial Nostalgia is the third album by American indie rock band Guided by Voices. It is considered to be the first album in the group's discography to have their signature sound which was achieved by using low fidelity recording techniques.^{[1] [2]}

It is the only album to feature drummer Bruce Smith.

Background

After the group's previous releases failed commercially, the band's budget towards production began to shrink considerably. 500 original copies were pressed that were funded by the band, similar to previous releases.

Recording

The album was recorded at Steve Wilbur's home using an 8-track recorder.^[3]

Track listing

1. "The Future Is in Eggs" (M. Mitchell/J. Pollard/R. Pollard) – 3:29
2. "The Great Blake St. Canoe Race" (R. Pollard) – 2:54
3. "Slopes of Big Ugly" (R. Pollard) – 2:06
4. "Paper Girl" (R. Pollard) – 2:16
5. "Navigating Flood Regions" (R. Pollard) – 2:38
6. "An Earful O' Wax" (R. Pollard) – 4:22
7. "White Whale" (J. Pollard/R. Pollard) – 2:39
8. "Trampoline" (R. Pollard) – 2:12
9. "Short on Posters" (J. Pollard/R. Pollard) – 1:46
10. "Chief Barrel Belly" (R. Pollard) – 3:16
11. "Dying to Try This" (R. Pollard) – 1:17
12. "The Qualifying Remainder" (K. Fennell/M. Mitchell/J. Pollard/R. Pollard) – 2:55
13. "Liar's Tale" (R. Pollard) – 1:57
14. "Radio Show (Trust the Wizard)" (J. Pollard/R. Pollard) – 4:01

Personnel

Guided by Voices^[4]

• Robert Pollard – vocals, guitar
• Jim Pollard – guitar
• Peyton Eric – drums
• Steve Wilbur – guitar, bass
• Bruce Smith – drums
• Mitch Mitchell – bass
• Kevin Fennell – drums

Notes and References

1. Web site: Jason . 2018-04-17 . Robert Pollard-Mania! #4: SELF-INFLICTED AERIAL NOSTALGIA . 2022-08-16 . The Constant Bleeder . en-US.
2. Web site: Guided By Voices: Self-Inflicted Aerial Nostalgia . 2022-08-16 . DIY . 16 January 2012 . en.
3. Web site: Guided By Voices - Self-Inflicted Aerial Nostalgia. 2021-03-17. Discogs. 1989 . en.
4. Web site: Guided By Voices - Self-Inflicted Aerial Nostalgia. 2021-03-17. Discogs. 1989 . en.