What makes Slanted and Enchanted by Pavement notable?

'Slanted and Enchanted' is often credited with defining the lo-fi aesthetic and influencing countless bands that followed. It received widespread critical acclaim, including recognition from major publications like Rolling Stone, which named it one of the best albums of the 1990s, showcasing its lasting impact on alternative rock. Released in 1992, 'Slanted and Enchanted' was Pavement's debut album, establishing them as a key voice in the burgeoning indie rock scene. At the time, the band was still relatively unknown, but this album would lay the groundwork for their influential sound and critical acclaim in the years to follow.

Who is Slanted and Enchanted for?

Slanted and Enchanted works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, short, immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing experiences.

How many songs are on Slanted and Enchanted?

Slanted and Enchanted has 14 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

Slanted and Enchanted

Pavement · 1992

39 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock

A lo-fi tapestry of angular guitar riffs and disjointed melodies that captures the essence of 90s alternative rock.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic emotional journeys
short, immersive listening sessions
wave-like pacing experiences
contemplative mood exploration

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1992, 'Slanted and Enchanted' was Pavement's debut album, establishing them as a key voice in the burgeoning indie rock scene. At the time, the band was still relatively unknown, but this album would lay the groundwork for their influential sound and critical acclaim in the years to follow.
Stylistic neighbors: Sonic Youth· Guided by Voices· The Fall

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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Summer Babe (Winter Version) 3:16
2 Trigger Cut / Wounded-Kite at :17 3:16
3 No Life Singed Her 2:09
4 In the Mouth a Desert 3:52
5 Conduit for Sale! 2:52
6 Zurich Is Stained 1:41
7 Chesley's Little Wrists 1:16
8 Loretta's Scars 2:55
9 Here 3:56
10 Two States 1:47
11 Perfume-V 2:09
12 Fame Throwa 3:22
13 Jackals, False Grails: The Lonesome Era 3:21
14 Our Singer 3:09

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