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Pavement

Slanted and Enchanted

Their first album.

Released on the New Zealand record label, Flying Nun, in 1999. New Zealand became the conduit for the sale of Pavement albums in Australia [that is, the Australasian distributor] after Fellaheen somehow imploded. Although then, as is the case now, you could usually get your hands on their albums imported. From Matador in the States, or from Domino in the UK. But I did like Fellaheen, because they did the Australasian distributor thing well – they went above and beyond in releasing EPs and singles, as well as associated merchandise [like that ragged maroon T-shirt I sport on occasion]. And they were based in Sydney.

Not that I'm aware, Flying Nun didn't put out any singles or anything special when they became the Pavement conduit. Like I said, hands on US or UK imports.

I think Matador have found distribution in Australia. In recent years, they've decided to cash in on all us 'completists', and have released 'anniversary special editions' jam packed with new liner notes and songs previously unreleased [as well as those released, but only available to those of us who cared enough to buy EPs and singles]. I have recently caved in and bought the anniversary edition of S&E. Now I have two of the same album.

So, if anyone wants to hear/own a 'seminal' nineties album, one is available.

Realise, this music is rather unapproachable. I think the rule is, if you're capable of loving this album on first listen, you'd have heard it already.