Exclusive Download: Robert Pollard Visits "Vegas"

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Exclusive Download: Robert Pollard Visits "Vegas"

The ex-Guided by Voices frontman charms us once again with his pop-rock prowess!

By Larry Fitzmaurice 02.05.09 8:04 AM

Robert Pollard

America has certainly embraced the idea of "Change" in 2009. Robert Pollard, however, has not -- and we can't thank him enough!

More Robert Pollard on SPIN.com:
>> Robert Pollard, 'The Crawling Distance' (Guided By Voices, Inc.)
>> Robert Pollard, 'Robert Pollard is Off to Business' (Guided By Voices, Inc.)
>> Robert Pollard, 'Coast to Coast Carpet of Love/Standard Gargoyle Decisions' (Merge)

"Red Cross Vegas Night" (download below), one of the best track off his just-released new solo album, The Crawling Distance, finds the former Guided by Voices frontman standing by the alt-pop sound he's honed over his 25 years in the music biz: rock songs with gritty guitars, anthemic choruses, and Pollard's low groan.

Download the tune below. Then leave your thoughts in the comments section.

Listen: "Red Cross Vegas Night" (DOWNLOAD MP3)