'La La Land' doubles down on the intricate proggy-pop displayed on Guided By Voices' 2022 album 'Tremblers And Goggles By Rank'. Robert Pollard continues expanding his songwriting towards extremes of prettiness, heaviness and poeticism. As always, unforgettable hooks are everywhere. But with 'La La Land' it seems Pollard is playing with the extremes of his abilities as a songwriter.