Devil Between My Toes
Devil Between My Toes is the debut studio album by American indie rock band Guided by Voices.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
| Devil Between My Toes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | February 15, 1987 | |||
| Recorded | October 1986 – February 1987 | |||
| Studio | Steve Wilbur's home studio (Dayton, Ohio) | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Label | Ə Records | |||
| Producer | Robert Pollard | |||
| Guided by Voices chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
Background
The album was recorded at Steve Wilbur's home and was self financed. Only 300 original pressings were released.[2]
Music and lyrics
Devil Between My Toes has been described as post-punk. In an article for HHVmag, writer Bjorn Bischoff stated, "Influences of R.E.M. and post-punk can be heard, but also the charming touch of Guided By Voices itself. While in "A Portrait Destroyed by Fire" the guitar intones a swan song, "Discussing Wallace Chambers" delivers much more light-hearted tones that anticipate part of the band's future sound.[2]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Robert Pollard except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Old Battery" | 1:46 | |
| 2. | "Discussing Wallace Chambers" | 1:48 | |
| 3. | "Cyclops" | 1:50 | |
| 4. | "Crux" | R. Pollard, Jim Pollard, Mitch Mitchell | 2:24 |
| 5. | "A Portrait Destroyed By Fire" | R. Pollard, Mitchell | 5:09 |
| 6. | "3 Year Old Man" | R. Pollard, J. Pollard | 1:39 |
| 7. | "Dog's Out" | 2:09 | |
| 8. | "A Proud And Booming Industry" | R. Pollard, J. Pollard, Mitchell | 1:03 |
| 9. | "Hank's Little Fingers" | 2:13 | |
| 10. | "Artboat" | 2:27 | |
| 11. | "Hey Hey, Spaceman" | 2:51 | |
| 12. | "The Tumblers" | 2:39 | |
| 13. | "Bread Alone" | R. Pollard, J. Pollard | 1:09 |
| 14. | "Captain's Dead" | 2:00 |
Personnel
Guided by Voices
- Robert Pollard – guitar, vocals
- Kevin Fennell – drums
- Peyton Eric – drums
- Steve Wilbur – guitar
- Mitch Mitchell – bass guitar
- Tobin Sprout – guitar, backing vocals
Technical
- Donnie Kraft – mastering
- Steve Wilbur – engineering
References
- Devil Between My Toes at AllMusic. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
- "Guided By Voices – Devil Between My Toes". HHV Mag. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- "Guided By Voices Released Debut Album "Devil Between My Toes" 35 Years Ago Today". Magnet Magazine. 2022-02-15. Retrieved 2022-08-15.
- "The Quietus | Features | Anniversary | A Roll Of The Dice: Guided By Voices' Propeller Turns 30". The Quietus. Retrieved 2022-08-15.
- "Guided by Voices". Trouser Press. Retrieved 2022-08-15.
- "Dusting 'Em Off: Guided by Voices - Box". Consequence. 2011-12-31. Retrieved 2022-08-15.
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