Exile in Guyville
Liz Phair · 1993
55 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · pop rock
Raw confessions and playful irony collide in Liz Phair's lo-fi, guitar-driven exploration of love and identity.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- raw, personal storytelling vibes reflective late-night listening short bursts of emotion
- Context
- Released as her debut album in 1993, 'Exile in Guyville' marked Liz Phair's introduction to the music scene after years of performing in Chicago's underground. The album emerged during a pivotal moment for alternative rock, positioning her as a key figure in the genre’s feminist discourse.
- If you like
- alternative rock, indie rock, pop rock
Exile in Guyville is an album by Liz Phair, released in 1993. Raw confessions and playful irony collide in Liz Phair's lo-fi, guitar-driven exploration of love and identity. 'Exile in Guyville' received critical acclaim upon release, often cited as one of the most important albums of the '90s. It was named among the best albums of all time by various publications, influencing countless female artists and solidifying Phair's role as a trailblazer in indie rock. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Exile in Guyville sound like?
Raw confessions and playful irony collide in Liz Phair's lo-fi, guitar-driven exploration of love and identity. Rooted in alternative rock and indie rock.
What makes Exile in Guyville by Liz Phair notable?
'Exile in Guyville' received critical acclaim upon release, often cited as one of the most important albums of the '90s. It was named among the best albums of all time by various publications, influencing countless female artists and solidifying Phair's role as a trailblazer in indie rock. Released as her debut album in 1993, 'Exile in Guyville' marked Liz Phair's introduction to the music scene after years of performing in Chicago's underground. The album emerged during a pivotal moment for alternative rock, positioning her as a key figure in the genre’s feminist discourse.
Who is Exile in Guyville for?
Exile in Guyville works well if you're into raw, personal storytelling vibes, reflective late-night listening and short bursts of emotion.
How many songs are on Exile in Guyville?
Exile in Guyville has 18 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 6′1″ 3:05
- 2 Help Me Mary 2:16
- 3 Glory 1:29
- 4 Dance of the Seven Veils 2:29
- 5 Never Said Standout 3:16
- 6 Soap Star Joe 2:44
- 7 Explain It to Me 3:11
- 8 Canary 3:19
- 9 Mesmerizing 3:55
- 10 Fuck and Run Standout 3:07
- 11 Girls! Girls! Girls! 2:20
- 12 Divorce Song Standout 3:20
- 13 Shatter 5:28
- 14 Flower 2:03
- 15 Johnny Sunshine 3:27
- 16 Gunshy 3:15
- 17 Stratford‐on‐Guy 2:59
- 18 Strange Loop 3:57
Release Date
January 1, 1993
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
55 min 49 sec
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