holy fucking Pavement reunion!

[Don Flamenco]

http://stereogum.com/archives/the-pavement-reunion-is-happening_090311.html?utm_source=ss&utm_medium=tw

http://pitchfork.com/news/36505-holy-shit-pavement-reunion-is-real/


YESFUCKYESFUCKYESFUCKYESFUCKYESYESFUCKYESFUCKYESFUCKYESFUCKYES YESFUCKYESFUCKYESFUCKYESFUCKYESYESFUCKYESFUCKYESFUCKYESFUCKYES YESFUCKYESFUCKYESFUCKYESFUCKYESYESFUCKYESFUCKYESFUCKYESFUCKYES YESFUCKYESFUCKYESFUCKYESFUCKYESYESFUCKYESFUCKYESFUCKYESFUCKYES


also, no one under 25 is allowed to attend or like Pavement.

[drew]

youre older than 25?

color me surprised

[TakingBackSunday]

I like Pavement and I'm 20.

[twerd]

i'm 19 and i like pavement. fuck you kranz.

[Don Flamenco]

you guys can like pavement, I guess, but just don't go to the shows. 

[TakingBackSunday]

I don't plan on it, I have no money

[Don Flamenco]

see?  the age comment was just a trap.  you kids haven't even shown your excitement. Shown any RESPECT. you're more worried about your age.  It was a test and you failed.  Don't waste tickets for yourself or that "quirky" girl that you're trying to impress with your knowledge of pre-Slanted Pavement eps.  Downloading Slay Tracks off the internet doesn't count. And if you manage to get in, don't scream for Summer Babe or I'll cut your balls off. In fact, don't scream for any first songs on any of the albums. 

 

[Saint Cornelius]

I saw them five times while they were together. Never with Gary Young though 

Has there ever been an official release of the RAWKIN' version of "The Hexx"?

[Don Flamenco]

I saw them five times while they were together. Never with Gary Young though 

Has there ever been an official release of the RAWKIN' version of "The Hexx"?

on the Brighten the Corners re-issue, I think.  I actually haven't heard the new re-issues past Crooked Rain yet...

edit: that's awesome.  I had tickets to see them once in Chicago, but couldn't make it cause I got stomach flu...and all other times they toured, I wasn't able to go because they were at 18 or older shows.   

Tried making up for it with the Jicks, but...as much as I love them, which is a lot, they don't have the same effect on me.   

[CajoleJuice]

I'm 23 and have never listened to Pavement.

[Robo]

     


 

[Don Flamenco]

 


I declare today to be Pavement day and the next week too, and will only listen to pavement (and the Pig Lib bonus tracks EP.)

[huckleberry]

Went to see Pavement around 1994 and, while waiting in line, actually got to meet and hang out with Mark Ibold's grandparents....they had come all the way from wherever to see him play....kinds funny to two very old people hanging out at a show with some many teens and twenty somethings.

[Diunx]

Who?

[OptimoPeach]

I'd like to see them if they do Coachella. Too bad most of my friends have shit taste in music

[Don Flamenco]

Who?

Vampire Weekend

[OptimoPeach]

Fuck you guys, I like Oxford Comma

[Don Flamenco]

[youtube=560,345] wd4fzqSmU3o[/youtube]

fast forward to 2:35 for hilarity

[Brehvolution]

There was a girl who lived down the street who grew up pretty flat chested. My friends called her pavement. 

[OptimoPeach]

How good are they live, honestly? I know the garage band sound is part of the charm, but I can't imagine their shows being very exciting.

[Don Flamenco]

How good are they live, honestly? I know the garage band sound is part of the charm, but I can't imagine their shows being very exciting.

from what I've heard, they're so-so. guess I'm more excited about the off chance of an album.

[Barry Egan]

what is this garbage?  sounds like BAD WEEZER. 

spoiler (click to show/hide)

[close]

[Don Flamenco]

I SWEAR TO GOD CHIPOPO I'LL

[Human Snorenado]

Stephen Malkmus' need for money must have finally eclipsed his ego.

[Don Flamenco]

Stephen Malkmus' need for money must have finally eclipsed his ego.

except that the jicks routinely fill up venues and sell lots of albums.

besides, nothing eclipses his ego.


evilbore.  so uncultured and unrefined.  go back to your zunes and saint's row 2s and other janky knock off shit you like because it isn't popular.  I'm a go back to some pavements 

[Human Snorenado]

True.

[Mr. Gundam]

I saw Pavement at Lollapalooza '95. That was awesome.

[OptimoPeach]

I saw Pavement at Lollapalooza '95. That was awesome.

You were at the show posted above where people started throwing mud and rocks?

[Saint Cornelius]

Kranz gets my blessing.  

Also, the juggalos threw rocks, bottles etc. at Andrew WK.

[Don Flamenco]

you know, I'm not the biggest spiral stairs fan, but I've got to respect a guy who moons an entire west virginia crowd at the risk of having a rock go up his ass.

[Saint Cornelius]

Holy shit, Sirius just talked about the Pavement reunion at this very moment on XMU

(and whoa, XMU is on Sirius? So they're all one big thing now? this is the first time I've listened to satellite radio in a while, I keep forgetting it's on the teevee too)

[tiesto]

Holy shit, Sirius just talked about the Pavement reunion at this very moment on XMU

(and whoa, XMU is on Sirius? So they're all one big thing now? this is the first time I've listened to satellite radio in a while, I keep forgetting it's on the teevee too)

Yup, Sirius and XM combined back in March or so...

Actually, the first time I heard a Pavement song was recently on XMU, even though I think I've heard the name waaaaay back.

[Don Flamenco]

Okay Pavement nooblets, here's your chance to get in on "the ground floor" before the Pitchfork effect turns every internet hipster into a fucking Pavement genius for life.

j.k.  I just feel like posting pavement songs.

The song that hooks everyone:
[youtube=560,345]r-kHIsPe-Qw[/youtube]

Another good one from Slanted and Enchanted:
[youtube=560,345] 14fMEDatDDo[/youtube]


Secret tip: Pavement's b-sides are frequently better than the songs on the albums:
[youtube=560,345]oWRvd_KHsXk[/youtube]

Watery and Domestic is an EP
 that came out after Slanted and Enchanted and before Crooked Rain, so it still has their first drummer, Gary.  He's a lot more aggressive and probably more talented than Steve West:
[youtube=560,345]BpoMzsDL7z4[/youtube]


They even have a song about how bad Steve West is at drumming (another amazing B-side):
[youtube=560,345] RegqY9qI3Rw[/youtube]


"Cut Your Hair" was the closest they came to a number 1 single. Contrary to what happens with other bands, it's not really a hated song by "true" fans, because it's awesome:
[youtube=560,345] xRFprXJAy3Y[/youtube]
 

One of the stand outs on Crooked Rain is an almost country song called Range Life.  Which is weird because everything before this album was all noisy and experimental:
[youtube=560,345]LtE8BWVfMW4[/youtube]

Silence kit is good too:
[youtube=560,345]Fy_fmSC-Kqc[/youtube]




and here's where I get lazy and stop.

[Mr. Gundam]

I saw Pavement at Lollapalooza '95. That was awesome.

You were at the show posted above where people started throwing mud and rocks?

Nope. July 4th @ The Gorge Ampthitheater in George, WA.

[Saint Cornelius]

I'll help.

[youtube=560,345][/youtube]

[youtube=560,345][/youtube] (probably my favorite Pavement song)

[youtube=560,345][/youtube] (no, this is)

[youtube=560,345][/youtube] FOURTY! MILLION! DAGGERS!

[youtube=560,345][/youtube]

[youtube=560,345][/youtube]

[TEEEPO]

let me help as well

[youtube=560,345]4Yp1mDu7nqo[/youtube]

[youtube=560,345]w6X5zHBJc6E[/youtube]

[Raban]

I only ever listened to Crooked Rain Crooked Rain and every song off that cut was fucking brilliant. I need to dig into their other work. Fillmore Jive gives me goosebumps when I listen to it. One of the best closers on an album since Eclipse.

[pilonv1]

    


 

FUCK YES

RANGE LIVE
CUT YOUR HAIR
STEREO
SHADY LANE

BEST NEWS EVER

[pilonv1]

you've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to your life



range life video fucking sucks

[pilonv1]

man now I want to listen to some Sebadoh. 1991-1996 the pinnacle of non-beatles music.

[Don Flamenco]

[youtube=560,345] 8qv5PZc_VmQ[/youtube]

Everywhere eyes, no place to die, no place to shove your sharpened heeeel

[youtube=560,345] IBcyuUy-l84[/youtube]

Grounded!!

[tiesto]

man now I want to listen to some Sebadoh. 1991-1996 the pinnacle of non-beatles music.

Now that's a band I've definitely heard of, my brother's g/f is obsessed with them.

[OptimoPeach]

man now I want to listen to some Sebadoh. 1991-1996 the pinnacle of non-beatles music.

man now I want to listen to some Sebadoh. 1991-1996 the pinnacle of non-beatles music.

Is it can be lo-fi tiem now plees?

[youtube=560,345]FhGKhtkA5-g[/youtube]

[youtube=560,345]X249-504uaQ[/youtube]

[youtube=560,345]J3FZ9n5aS2U[/youtube]

[youtube=560,345]QetZC5TIISI[/youtube]

[youtube=560,345]zN9x6zckn18[/youtube]

I only ever listened to Crooked Rain Crooked Rain and every song off that cut was fucking brilliant. I need to dig into their other work. Fillmore Jive gives me goosebumps when I listen to it. One of the best closers on an album since Eclipse.

Good choice, that's easily their best album.

[huckleberry]

jesus all this Pavement/Sebadoh/Guided by Voices love brings back the memories.  I spent most of college years listening to these three bands.

GBV is the best thing to ever come out of the state of Ohio.

[fistfulofmetal]

i've never heard of this band. music sounds boring

[Tauntaun]

Oh look, another band that no one's ever heard of (for good reason) with a lead "singer" who can't sing.  zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz   BOOOOOORRRRRIIIIIINNNNNNGGGGGG!   

[OptimoPeach]

i've never heard of this band. music sounds boring

Iced Earth sucks dick, Blind Guardian is better. I meant to say that a while ago but I forgot.

Oh look, another band that no one's ever heard of (for good reason) with a lead "singer" who can't sing.  zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz   BOOOOOORRRRRIIIIIINNNNNNGGGGGG!   

You don't like any black or death metal?

Branch out, metalfags

[Tauntaun]

i've never heard of this band. music sounds boring

Iced Earth sucks dick, Blind Guardian is better. I meant to say that a while ago but I forgot.

Oh look, another band that no one's ever heard of (for good reason) with a lead "singer" who can't sing.  zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz   BOOOOOORRRRRIIIIIINNNNNNGGGGGG!   

You don't like any black or death metal?

Branch out, metalfags

I'm very picky about my bands.  Hate black metal and like only certain death metal bands (i.e. ones that don't suck balls).   

Also, Blind Guardian does rule!   Never listened to much Iced Earth but Richard Christy from Death was in Iced Earth so,

Just noticed your last line, I listen to a lot of non-metal music. 

[Don Flamenco]

Oh look, another band that no one's ever heard of (for good reason) with a lead "singer" who can't sing.  zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz   BOOOOOORRRRRIIIIIINNNNNNGGGGGG!   

Except that Pavement is more well known and respected than any of these dime-a-dozen metal bands you guys are talking about

[Saint Cornelius]

Eyes in the socket
so I'm gonna sock it

[Don Flamenco]

Debris Slide and Box Elder are amazing, but Angel Carver Blues/Mellow Jazz Docent is one of my favorite/under-appreciated tracks on Westing.   

[OptimoPeach]

I never bothered with any of their EPs when I got into them. I guess I should at least check out that Westing compilation.

[Don Flamenco]

I never bothered with any of their EPs when I got into them. I guess I should at least check out that Westing compilation.

Pavement EPs/singles are awesome!

Westing is a lot noisier than Slanted and probably falls under the experimental noise genre.  There are a bunch of full songs interspersed with straight noise tracks.  Some of it's harder to listen to, but the actual songs make it very worth it.

Watery/Domestic is a must-have.  it's just 4 amazing songs.  I think they're all on the Slanted reissue though.  Pretty much all of their B-side tracks have been included in the album reissues, so it might be more economical to just buy those instead of the eps/singles (and you get remastered versions of the albums along with it, so it kinda justifies replacing the old CDs.) 

[OptimoPeach]

Oh yeah, how do the remastered versions sound? I don't know why I never got those in the first place, but I have a feeling I was dissuaded by some internet lo-fi purists

[Don Flamenco]

Slanted and Enchanted sounds a little more full with a little less audible hiss.  Everything after that, I can't point out one thing different.

[Don Flamenco]

it's fucking official!!!!

http://www.matadorrecords.com/matablog/2009/09/17/pavement-coming-to-a-town-near-you-if-you-live-near-a-big-town-in-2010/

(photography by Gail Butensky)

Ever since that fateful night in late 1999 when Pavement left the public eye with a final show at London’s Brixton Academy, we’ve often fantasized about the day when we could finally tell the world “yes, Brooklyn Vegan scooped us, Pavement are back.”

After years of speculation, the most important American band of the 1990’s is returning to the stage, with the lineup of Mark Ibold, Scott “Spiral Stairs” Kannberg, Stephen Malkmus, Bob Nastanovich and Steve West reuniting for dates around the world in 2010.  Please be advised this tour is not a prelude to additional jaunts and/or a permanent reunion.

Described in their own Wikipedia entry as having experienced “moderate commercial success”, Pavement’s catalog for the Matador, Domino, Drag City and Treble Kicker imprints has come to define in the eyes of many the blueprint for independent rock over the past generation. In spite of this, the records are still pretty fantastic, and we’re fully prepared to remind you of such with a details-to-be-determined compilation album planned for release sometime in 2010.

The first show announced is a New York performance on September 21, 2010 at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park. Things worked out really well when Diana Ross played Central Park in 1983, and we have no reason to suspect Pavement’s return to the live arena won’t generate similar headlines.

A pre-sale begins at 10:00 AM EDT on Friday, September 18, 2009 (tomorrow).  The password for the pre-sale is ZOWEE .  The general on-sale is slated for 10:00 AM EDT on Friday, September 25, 2009.  Please note that tickets will be available without surcharges from the Nokia Theatre box office in Times Square and from Earwax at 218 Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg.

The new Spiral Stairs LP/CD/digital album ‘The Real Feel’, Scott Kannberg’s first album under the S.S. nom de plume after two Preston School Of Industry long-players, is available October 20, 2009.  Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks are playing 4 Australian shows later this month, and plan to begin recording their 5th album in the near future

[pilonv1]

FUCK Malkmus is in Australia? WHY DIDNT PEOPLE TELL ME