''Fiction Man'' is the fourth solo studio album by American indie rock musician
Robert Pollard
Robert Ellsworth Pollard Jr. (born October 31, 1957) is an American singer and songwriter who is the leader and creative force behind indie rock group Guided by Voices. In addition to his work with Guided by Voices, he continues to have a prol ...
, released in 2004. The songs recorded for this album were written during the same time as the material for
Guided by Voices' 2003 release ''
Earthquake Glue
''Earthquake Glue'' is the 14th record by Dayton, Ohio rock group Guided by Voices. Working titles for the album included "Model Prisoners of the 5 Sense Realm", "Live Like Kings Forever", and "All Sinners Welcome". ''. Producer
Todd Tobias
Todd Tobias (born 1967) is an American multi-instrumentalist and record producer, best known for his work with Robert Pollard and his band Guided by Voices. Other projects include Circus Devils, Kramies, The Library Is On Fire, and musical th ...
plays almost every instrument on the album.
[''Fiction Man'' liner notes] This album marks a producing relationship between Pollard and Todd Tobias that would continue with Robert's future solo albums, including ''
From a Compound Eye'', ''
Normal Happiness'' and others.
Track listing
#"Run Son Run"
#"I Expect a Kill"
#"Sea of Dead"
#"Children Come On"
#"The Louis Armstrong of Rock and Roll"
#"Losing Usage"
#"Built to Improve"
#"Paradise Style"
#"Conspiracy of Owls"
#"It's Only Natural"
#"Trial of Affliction and Light Sleeping"
#"Every Word in the World"
#"Night of the Golden Underground"
#"Their Biggest Win"
References
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2004 albums
Robert Pollard albums