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Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain

Pavement

Album 1994
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About this album

Sound: "A lo-fi collage of jangly guitars, introspective lyrics, and a playful irreverence that defines the 90s indie rock aesthetic."

Where they were

Released in 1994, 'Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain' was Pavement's second studio album, following their celebrated debut 'Slanted and Enchanted'. By this time, the band had gained a solid cult following and was beginning to carve out their distinctive place within the burgeoning alt-rock scene of the era.

Why it matters

'Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain' is often hailed as a seminal album in indie rock, influencing countless bands that followed. It reached number 29 on the Billboard 200 chart and received widespread critical acclaim, solidifying Pavement's status as pioneers of the genre.

Essential tracks

  • "Cut Your Hair" — This track encapsulates the band's signature blend of catchy melodies and ironic commentary on commercialism in music, making it one of their most recognizable songs.
  • "Gold Soundz" — 'Gold Soundz' showcases Pavement's knack for infectious hooks paired with contemplative lyrics, becoming an anthem for a generation seeking authenticity.
  • "Range Life" — With its laid-back vibe and reflective narrative, 'Range Life' perfectly captures the band's ethos of blending humor and earnestness in their storytelling.

Release Date

January 1, 1994

Artist Origin

United States

Tracklist

Disc 1

  1. 1 Silence Kit 3:00
  2. 2 Elevate Me Later 2:51
  3. 3 Stop Breathin’ 4:27
  4. 4 Cut Your Hair 3:06
  5. 5 Newark Wilder 3:53
  6. 6 Unfair 2:33
  7. 7 Gold Soundz 2:39
  8. 8 5 − 4 = Unity 2:09
  9. 9 Range Life 4:54
  10. 10 Heaven Is a Truck 2:30
  11. 11 Hit the Plane Down 3:36
  12. 12 Fillmore Jive 6:38
  13. 13 Camera 3:45
  14. 14 Stare 2:51
  15. 15 Raft 3:34
  16. 16 Coolin’ by Sound 2:50
  17. 17 Kneeling Bus 1:34
  18. 18 Strings of Nashville 3:46
  19. 19 Exit Theory 0:59
  20. 20 5 − 4 Vocal 2:08
  21. 21 Jam Kids 4:54
  22. 22 Haunt You Down 4:51
  23. 23 Unseen Power of the Picket Fence 3:51
  24. 24 Nail Clinic 2:25

Disc 2

  1. 1 All My Friends 5:12
  2. 2 Soiled Little Filly 2:08
  3. 3 Range Life 4:11
  4. 4 Stop Breathing 3:54
  5. 5 Ell Ess Two 2:44
  6. 6 Flux = Rad 2:11
  7. 7 Bad Version of War 3:27
  8. 8 Same Way of Saying 4:35
  9. 9 Hands off the Bayou 2:43
  10. 10 Heaven Is a Truck (Egg Shell) 2:20
  11. 11 Grounded 3:35
  12. 12 Kennel District 3:24
  13. 13 Pueblo (Beach Boys) 3:47
  14. 14 Fucking Righteous 2:47
  15. 15 Colorado 1:13
  16. 16 Dark Ages 2:39
  17. 17 Flood Victim 1:17
  18. 18 JMC Retro 0:52
  19. 19 Rug Rat 3:05
  20. 20 Strings of Nashville (instrumental) 3:50
  21. 21 Instrumental 3:40
  22. 22 Brink of the Clouds 3:48
  23. 23 Tartar Martyr 3:13
  24. 24 Pueblo Domain 4:18
  25. 25 The Sutcliffe Catering Song 3:22

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