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.
Why this album works
'Westing' brought together various unreleased tracks and early singles, helping to solidify Pavement's reputation as pioneers of the lo-fi movement. The album has been praised for its raw sound and has influenced countless indie and alternative artists since its release.
- Best for
- short, punchy listening bursts exploratory, varied pacing playful and whimsical vibes
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You're Killing Me Standout 3:20
- 2 Box Elder Standout 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) Standout 3:13
- 20 Mercy: The Laundromat 1:39
- 21 Baptist Blacktick 2:03
- 22 My First Mine 2:20
- 23 My Radio 1:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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