TV on the Radio are good because they can successfully turn a Pixies song into a beautiful doo wop ballad. And, beyond that, because they blend influences as diverse as electronica, spirituals, and indie rock to create music so atmospheric and beautiful. The main instrument in their music is the vocals, and they're layered, rich, and moving, unlike most of the other bands you listed.
Oh yeah, that and Pitchfork told me to like them.
And as for Guided By Voices, if you like The Pixies and grunge I really don't see why you wouldn't like them. I would try to defend their music, but I'm assuming that's just a matter of personal taste, or maybe you haven't heard any of their better material.
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