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Scott Miller was a power pop musician who led three different bands throughout his career: Alternate Learning (1977-1982), Game Theory (1982-1990), and The Loud Family (1991-2006). Over the course of his career, he released a total of thirteen studio albums. Despite consistent critical acclaim, Miller's music never achieved significant commercial success, instead garnering a small but dedicated fanbase. His work varies in accessibility and experimentation, often featuring eccentric and cryptic lyrics alongside unconventional song structures, particularly in his output with The Loud Family, while maintaining a power pop sensibility.
In 2013, Miller was preparing to record a new Game Theory album when he unexpectedly died by suicide at the age of fifty-three. The following year, his Game Theory catalog was reissued by Omnivore Recordings, as much of it had long been out of print. His former collaborators later came together to complete his planned album, Supercalifragile, which was released in 2017.
Determining the best entry point into his music is difficult. The Big Shot Chronicles may be a good introduction, as it is among his more accessible work, though I wouldn't call it his best. My own entry point was Lolita Nation (1987), a sprawling record that maximizes the storage capacity of its original CD release. Miller's music is best absorbed rather than merely played in the background, it often requires multiple listens to fully appreciate.
Below are some selected songs of his that I particularly enjoy:
Their most well known track is "Erica's Word":
In 2013, Miller was preparing to record a new Game Theory album when he unexpectedly died by suicide at the age of fifty-three. The following year, his Game Theory catalog was reissued by Omnivore Recordings, as much of it had long been out of print. His former collaborators later came together to complete his planned album, Supercalifragile, which was released in 2017.
Determining the best entry point into his music is difficult. The Big Shot Chronicles may be a good introduction, as it is among his more accessible work, though I wouldn't call it his best. My own entry point was Lolita Nation (1987), a sprawling record that maximizes the storage capacity of its original CD release. Miller's music is best absorbed rather than merely played in the background, it often requires multiple listens to fully appreciate.
Below are some selected songs of his that I particularly enjoy:
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