"Under The Bushes Under The Stars" is a landmark LP by the influential indie rock band Guided By Voices, released through Matador/Be. This 1996 album marks a pivotal moment in the band's career, showcasing their signature lo-fi sound while embracing more polished production and expansive songwriting. With tracks like "Cut-Out Witch," "The Official Ironmen Rally Song," and "Your Name Is Wild," the record captures GBV's knack for catchy melodies, cryptic lyrics, and inventive arrangements. Guided By Voices, formed in Dayton, Ohio in the early 1980s under frontman Robert Pollard, have become cult legends within alternative music circles thanks to their prolific output and DIY ethos. Their previous successes include acclaimed albums such as "Bee Thousand" and "Alien Lanes." The label behind this release, Matador Records (often partnered with Beggars Banquet/BE), is renowned for championing groundbreaking artists across genres?having worked with acts like Pavement, Interpol, and Yo La Tengo?and remains a pillar of independent music.