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"
Single by Pavement
from the album Brighten the Corners
B-side"Westie Can Drum" "Winner of The"
Released1997
Recorded1996
GenreIndie rock, noise pop, jangle pop
Length3:07
LabelDomino Records RUG-051
Songwriter(s)Stephen Malkmus
Pavement singles chronology
"Shady Lane Pt. 2"
(1997)		 "Stereo"
(1997)		 "Carrot Rope Pt. 1"
(2000)

Some CDs contain the 7" B-side "Birds in the Majic Industry".

Track listing
  1. "Stereo" – 3:09
  2. "Westie Can Drum" – 4:10
  3. "Winner of The" – 2:48
  4. "Birds in the Majic Industry" - 3:05 (Only on some pressings)

7" Track listing
  1. "Stereo"
  2. "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.

References
  1. "Rocklist.net...NME End Of Year Lists 1997". Rocklistmusic.co.uk. 1992-05-09. Retrieved 2012-01-12.


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