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Guided By Voices Live Performance of Lethargy

Venue: Stache's Location: Columbus, Ohio, United States Date: June 18, 1994

On June 18, 1994, Guided by Voices performed live at Stache's in Columbus, Ohio, a pivotal moment during the band's prolific early years. This recording, featured on the bootleg LP 'Crying Your Knife Away,' showcases their raw and energetic sound, encapsulating the spirit of indie rock in the 90s. Just before this performance, they released 'Propeller' in 1992, which marked a breakthrough in their career, setting the stage for their subsequent album 'Bee Thousand' in 1994. Interestingly, 'Bee Thousand' is often celebrated as one of their greatest works, a landmark in lo-fi recording that embraced a DIY aesthetic. This live performance, therefore, captures the band at a crucial point, just before they gained wider recognition, highlighting the creativity and exuberance that would come to define Guided by Voices.

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