Review: Robert Pollard - Elephant Jokes
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Reviewing a Robert Pollard album is a difficult business for me. Given that I own more records by him (predominantly with Guided By Voices) than any other artist I find it hard to give even a semi-objective account, but I'll do my best.
Elephant Jokes is his fifth release this year, with another two on the cards. The constant writing, recording and releasing of records is an integral part of what makes Pollard what he is, but it can lead to some quality control issues and allows for him to release some difficult records to enjoy (I wouldn't recommend his releases as Cosmos or Circus Devils to the uninitiated). The good news is that Elephant Jokes continues where his recent solo, and Boston Spaceships albums left off by being a consistently enjoyable set of rocking pop songs.
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