On June 18, 2002, “Matador” label released “Universal Truths and Cycles”, the 13th Guided by Voices studio album. It was recorded in 2001, at “Cro-Magnon Studios” in Dayton, Ohio, “Waterloo Sound” in Brecksville, Ohio, and was produced by Todd Tobias, Robert Pollard, Doug Gillard, Tim Tobias and Nathan Farley.
Personnel:
- Robert Pollard – lead vocals
- Doug Gillard – guitar
- Nathan Farley – guitar
- Tim Tobias – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Chris Slusarenko – piano
- John McCann – drums
- Helen Yee – violin
- Asha Mevlana – viola, strings
- Scott Bennett – cello
- Chris George – cello
- Steve Berson – cello, engineer assistant
- Suellen Ogier – effects
Track listing:
All tracks by Robert Pollard.
- Wire Greyhounds
- Skin Parade
- Zap
- Christian Animation Torch Carriers
- Cheyenne
- The Weeping Bogeyman
- Back to the Lake
- Love 1
- Storm Vibrations
- Factory of Raw Essentials
- Everywhere with Helicopter
- Pretty Bombs
- Eureka Signs
- Wings of Thorn
- Car Language
- From a Voice Plantation
- The Ids Are Alright
- Universal Truths and Cycles
- Father Sgt. Christmas Card