Stereo (Pavement song)
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| Single by Pavement | ||||
| from the album Brighten the Corners | ||||
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| Released | January 27, 1997 | |||
| Recorded | 1996 | |||
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| Length | 3:07 | |||
| Label | Domino | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Stephen Malkmus | |||
| Pavement singles chronology | ||||
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"Stereo" is a single by the band Pavement, taken from the album Brighten the Corners. It was released by Domino Records in 1997. The catalogue number for the single is RUG-051. It contains two B-sides: "Westie Can Drum" and "Winner of The." It was released at the same time as the 7" version of the single, which contains a different B-side. It is the first track on Matador's 10th Anniversary compilation. NME ranks the song as the 15th best song of 1997.[1]
Some CDs contain the 7" B-side "Birds in the Majic Industry".
Composition and lyrics
The song's lyrics make several references to pop culture icons.
- The repeated line "Hi-Ho Silver, Ride" in the chorus is a reference to The Lone Ranger's catchphrase.
- Part of the second verse muses about Rush lead singer Geddy Lee's distinctive high-pitched vocal stylings.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Stephen Malkmus
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Stereo" | 3:09 |
| 2. | "Westie Can Drum" | 4:10 |
| 3. | "Winner Of The" | 2:48 |
| Total length: | 10:07 | |
Select pressings
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Birds In The Majic Industry" | 3:08 |
| 2. | "Embassy Row" | 3:52 |
References
- ^ "Rocklist.net...NME End Of Year Lists 1997". Rocklistmusic.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
External links
- Allmusic review (
) - Robert Christgau review (
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