MMT50 - RT2

In this episode of Meeting Malkmus, JD hosts a roundtable discussion with Pavement superfans as they break down the Pavement Top 50 countdown. From their live experiences to deep dives into SM's lyrical genius, join the conversation on Pavement‘s top songs and memories from the band’s iconic albums like Wowie Zowie, Crooked Rain Crooked Rain, and Terror Twilight.

Time Stamps & Highlights:

• [0:15] JD introduces the roundtable, where the group will discuss Pavement’s Top 50 countdown from songs 50 through 11.

• [0:29] Jimmy shares his excitement about scoring tickets to Pavement Live in New York and what he expects from the show.

• [4:03] Highlight: Jimmy talks about his excitement for “Give It a Day” making the list, describing it as one of his favorites in the 30s.

• [4:44] Chris celebrates Blue Hawaiian making the top 50, despite its unusual sound compared to other Pavement songs.

• [7:00] Boston Russ discusses his love for “Motion Suggests” and his memorable experience seeing Pavement play it live.

• [8:08] JD and the group reflect on the Watery Domestic EP and how songs like Greenlander would have been even better if extended into a 10-inch record.

• [10:28] Discussion: The group digs into the appeal of Pavement’s lesser-known tracks like Texas Never Whispers and Linden Lions.

• [12:46] Chris critiques Box Elder and Easily Fooled for being too simplistic compared to Pavement’s more evolved songs.

• [13:07] Highlight: The group discusses Half a Canyon and how it fared on other Pavement podcasts.

• [14:29] Nostalgia: The group reminisces about seeing Pavement live and how their songs evolved during their 2022 tour.

• [18:33] Boston Russ shares a story about hearing The Hex in Iceland, creating a magical fan moment.

• [25:15] Chris reflects on discovering Pavement in 2004 and wonders how fan age demographics affect the Pavement Top 50 list.

• [27:42] Discussion: The evolution of Pavement from their early lo-fi tracks like Slay Tracks to their more produced albums like Terror Twilight.

• [32:24] The group speculates which Pavement songs will make the top 10.

• [35:16] The impact of Crooked Rain Crooked Rain and tracks like Range Life and Gold Soundz in Pavement’s legacy.

• [39:04] Boston Russ gives a shoutout to his friend Sasha, who finally heard AT&T live after multiple attempts.

• [45:25] Final roundtable: Everyone guesses what they think will be the number one Pavement song in the Top 50 Countdown.

Key Takeaways:

• Fans of Pavement are deeply passionate about their favorite songs, and discussions like these reveal how eclectic the band’s music truly is.

• The band’s diverse sound across albums like Wowie Zowie, Slanted and Enchanted, and Crooked Rain Crooked Rain has created lasting memories for fans.

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