This 1993 compilation collects Pavement's early singles and EPs, offering a vital glimpse into the band's formative years and defining their influential lo-fi, slacker-rock sound.
- "Westing (By Musician)" compiles tracks from Pavement's first four EPs: "Slay Tracks (1933–1969)," "Perfect Sound Forever," "5-4=Unity," and "Styrofoam."
- The compilation was released on Matador Records, a label known for its roster of influential independent artists.
- "Westing" features many of the songs that would become staples of Pavement's live sets and would cement their reputation in the indie rock scene.
Pavement is an indie rock band from Stockton, California, formed in the late 1980s and known for their lo-fi sound and absurdist lyrics. In 1993, the band released "Westing" between their acclaimed debut "Slanted and Enchanted" and their equally revered sophomore album "Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain."
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