“Guyana, 1978” is an impressive track from Lonely Teenage, a band based out of Rockford, IL. The twangy guitar lead and backing acoustical flutter make for a lovingly hypnotic feel throughout. The first half touts a climactic, gripping appeal. Around 03:30, the ascension into psych-rock goodness makes for a beautiful series of events. “Guyana, 1978” is certainly a track that consumes. The twangy guitar touch is a fixture throughout, alongside the ruminating acoustical backbone and retrospective vocals. Aesthetically, I’m fondly reminded of Modest Mouse’s most contemplative works.
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“Guyana, 1978” and other memorable tracks from this month can also be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of April 2020’ Spotify playlist.
The track is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Emerging Indie Rock.
