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Westing

Pavement · 1993

48 min · 23 tracks · alternative rock

A lo-fi tapestry of jangly guitars and disaffected vocals that captures the essence of '90s alternative rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, punchy listening bursts
  • exploratory, varied pacing
  • playful and whimsical vibes
  • reflective moments of nostalgia
  • dynamic shifts in energy

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 22, 1993, 'Westing' is a compilation of early Pavement tracks that showcases their evolution leading up to their acclaimed debut 'Slanted and Enchanted'. At this point, the band was gaining traction in the indie music scene, establishing a distinct sound characterized by slacker aesthetics and experimental song structures.
Stylistic neighbors
Sonic Youth· Guided by Voices· The Fall

Tracklist

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

  • 1 You're Killing Me 3:20
  • 2 Box Elder 2:26
  • 3 Maybe Maybe 2:14
  • 4 She Believes 3:02
  • 5 Price Yeah! 3:00
  • 6 Forklift 3:27
  • 7 Spizzle Trunk 1:23
  • 8 Recorder Grot 2:08
  • 9 Internal K-Dart 1:51
  • 10 Perfect Depth 2:43
  • 11 Recorder Grot (Rally) 0:21
  • 12 Heckler Spray 1:06
  • 13 From Now On 2:03
  • 14 Angel Carver Blues / Mellow Jazz Docent 2:30
  • 15 Drive-By Fader 0:28
  • 16 Debris Slide 1:56
  • 17 Home 2:23
  • 18 Krell Vid-User 1:26
  • 19 Summer Babe (Winter version) 3:13
  • 20 Mercy: The Laundromat 1:39
  • 21 Baptist Blacktick 2:03
  • 22 My First Mine 2:20
  • 23 My Radio 1:21

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