Slanted And Enchanted (studio album) by Pavement

I just absolutely love this record from start to finish

Very good alt rock album with some fantastic highlights, I especially love the song Here.

A rough and raw record from Pavement that seems to be quite divisive on whether it is good or not. Musically, it is nothing complex or mind blowing as it is relatively simple in its composition. Where it does shine however is in its sound. They seem to capture a unique tone and create an atmosphere that sounds so heavy and powerful. With the fuzzy guitars and outstanding performance on the drums it really does demonstrate that raw garage sound that is so difficult to capture on an album. Overall, it might be a little inconsistent with some of the songs feeling like filler but it captures a unique sound and deserves a lot of praise for the experience it gives the listener.

Album Rating: 82.38
(1,071/13)

1.Summer Babe (Winter Version). 83
2.Trigger Cut/Wounded-Kite At: 17. 83
3.No Life Singed Her. 72
4.In The Mouth A Desert. 81
5.Conduit For Sale! 79
6.Zurich Is Stained. 83
7.Chesley's Little Wrists. (N/A. 68. N/A)
8.Loretta's Scars. 83
9.Here. 87
10.Two States. 81
11.Perfume V. 83
12.Fame Throwa. 78
13.Jackals, False Grails: The Lonesome Era. 89
14.Our Singer. 89

There’s lots of types of “anti-music”, where the artist’s intent is more about feel than strict musicality. And, honestly, the reaction to anti-music becomes almost entirely subjective. It hits you right or it doesn’t.

This album, which I think of as punk rock on downers, hits me right. I won’t be able to convince you if you feel differently.

From Jboy56 03/05/2022 09:12

A bare-bones musical accomplishment. Moods, vibes, and sounds from 60' garage, Velvet, and Stooges means something to people being in their teens in 1992, I can understand the simpleness and rawness attracting them. For a boomer to like this, it needs more listening and mind shifting.

From sszwalbenest 10/22/2021 17:10

This is the indie record that thinks it's cooler than Taylor Swift. One of the worst front man performances I have heard on a rock album, coupled with production that is just awful. Clocking in at shorter than 40 minutes, this album found a way to make every song drag on. A big waste of time.

My favorite album. I listened to this album so much during my college years. Pavement was my favorite band during my university years (93 - 97) and this was my favorite album. It's tough to find a bad track. And if you include the b-sides and EPs (Watery, Domestic is incredible) that came around the same time as this album and you have an amazing run by an amazing band.

From Timestarter 05/22/2021 19:15

Highlights:

- Summer Babe (Winter Version)
- Trigger Cut/Wounded-Kite At: 17
- Conduit For Sale!
- Here
- Jackals, False Grails: The Lonesome Era
- Our Singer

Their most raw and Velvet Underground tone album ever made. It is 90's indie rock by heart. Probably one of my favorite debut records of all time. It's noisy distortion guitar and mumbling vocals are what gives away the tone of the album.