Pavement are often pegged as slackers – the reality could hardly be further from the truth.
Nonchalant both live and on record, the band's studied indifference belied countless hours, days and weeks in the studio.
Releasing five 'proper' studio albums, it seemed that each full length had a secret, shadow self.
'The Secret History Vol. 1' kicks off a new series of compilations, focusing on rare and neglected aspects of Pavement's catalogue. The first instalment features 30 tracks, 25 of which will be available on vinyl for the first time ever – include b-sides, unreleased session tracks, John Peel sessions, and a Slanted and Enchanted era (1990-1992) live concert from 1992.
The deluxe double LP contains essays penned by Stephen Malkmus and Spiral Stairs, alongside essays from representatives of Matador Records, Billions Corporation, and Drag City, plus a gatefold designed by Rob Carmichael. Pavement are due to release 'The Secret History Vol. 1' on August 14th.
Tracklisting:
1. Sue Me Jack
2. So Stark (You’re A Skyscraper)
3. Summer Babe (7” Version)
4. Mercy Snack: The Laundromat
5. Baptiss Blacktick
6. My First Mine
7. Nothing Ever Happens
8. Here (Alternate Mix)
9. Greenlander
10. Circa 1762 (Peel Session 1)
11. Kentucky Cocktail (Peel Session 1)
12. Secret Knowledge Of Backroads (Peel Session 1)
13. Here (Peel Session 1)
14. Rain Ammunition (Peel Session 2)
15. Drunks With Guns (Peel Session 2)
16. Ed Ames (Peel Session 2)
17. The List Of Dorms (Peel Session 2)
18. Conduit For Sale [Live Brixton 1992]
19. Fame Throwa [Live Brixton 1992]
20. Home [Live Brixton 1992]
21. Perfume V [Live Brixton 1992]
22. Summer Babe [Live Brixton 1992]
23. Frontwards [Live Brixton 1992]
24. Angel Carver Blues Mellow Jazz Docent [Live Brixton 1992]
25. Two States [Live Brixton 1992]
26. No Life Singed Her [Live Brixton 1992]
27. So Stark (You’re A Skyscraper) [Live Brixton 1992]
28. Box Elder [Live Brixton 1992]
29. Baby Yeah [Live Brixton 1992]
30. In The Mouth Of A Desert [Live Brixton 1992]
