Stereo (Pavement song)
"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]
"Stereo" | ||||
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Single by Pavement | ||||
from the album Brighten the Corners | ||||
B-side | "Westie Can Drum" "Winner of The" | |||
Released | 1997 | |||
Recorded | 1996 | |||
Genre | Indie rock, noise pop, jangle pop | |||
Length | 3:07 | |||
Label | Domino Records RUG-051 | |||
Songwriter(s) | Stephen Malkmus | |||
Pavement singles chronology | ||||
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Some CDs contain the 7" B-side "Birds in the Majic Industry".
Track listing
- "Stereo" – 3:09
- "Westie Can Drum" – 4:10
- "Winner of The" – 2:48
- "Birds in the Majic Industry" - 3:05 (Only on some pressings)
7" Track listing
- "Stereo"
- "Birds in the Majic Industry"
Pop-culture references
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.
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References
- "Rocklist.net...NME End Of Year Lists 1997". Rocklistmusic.co.uk. 1992-05-09. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
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