Pacer was The Amps

The Amps

The Amps were an indie-rock band from Dayton, Ohio. Formed by Kim Deal in 1995 after The Breeders went on hiatus, they first began touring as "Tammy Ampersand and the Amps" but it was later shortened to "The Amps."Their album Pacer was released in 1995.Kim Deal originally intended to play all of...

' only LP. It was released on October 31, 1995. The album is titled after the first track. The song "I Am Decided" was a combination of two songs written by Robert Pollard

Robert Pollard

Robert Pollard is an American rock musician and singer-songwriter who is the leader and creative force behind indie rock group Guided by Voices, who disbanded in 2004, only to reform in 2010...

, which were given to Kim Deal

Kim Deal

Kimberley Ann Deal is an American singer, songwriter and musician, best known as the bassist of the alternative rock band the Pixies and the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for The Breeders. Deal first joined the Pixies in January 1986 as the band's bassist, adopting the stage name Mrs...

 as a gift after she produced some songs for Guided by Voices

Guided by Voices

Guided by Voices is an American indie rock band originating from Dayton, Ohio. Beginning with the band's formation in 1983, it made frequent personnel changes but always maintained the presence of principal songwriter Robert Pollard...

. The song "Hoverin'" was originally recorded by the Breeders

The Breeders

The Breeders are an American alternative rock band formed in 1988 by Kim Deal of the Pixies and Tanya Donelly of Throwing Muses. The band has experienced a number of line-up changes; the current line-up consists of Kim Deal , her twin sister Kelley Deal , Jose Medeles , Mando Lopez Todd the Fox...

 as a B-side track on the single "Divine Hammer". "Tipp City" was sampled on Girl Talk's "Unstoppable" album.

Track listing

All songs written by Kim Deal

Kim Deal

Kimberley Ann Deal is an American singer, songwriter and musician, best known as the bassist of the alternative rock band the Pixies and the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for The Breeders. Deal first joined the Pixies in January 1986 as the band's bassist, adopting the stage name Mrs...

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1. "Pacer"
2. "Tipp City"
3. "I Am Decided"
4. "Mom's Drunk"
5. "Bragging Party"
6. "Hoverin'"
7. "First Revival"
8. "Full on Idle"
9. "Breaking the Split Screen Barrier"
10. "Empty Glasses"
11. "She's a Girl"
12. "Dedicated"

Credits

• Kim Deal
  Kim Deal
  Kimberley Ann Deal is an American singer, songwriter and musician, best known as the bassist of the alternative rock band the Pixies and the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for The Breeders. Deal first joined the Pixies in January 1986 as the band's bassist, adopting the stage name Mrs...
  
  : vocals, guitar
  Guitar
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• Jim Macpherson
  Jim Macpherson
  Jim Macpherson is a United States percussionist who has played with well-known rock groups, including Guided by Voices, The Breeders, The Moping Swans, The Raging Mantras, Killjoys and The Amps...
  
  : drum
  Drum
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• Luis Lerma: bass guitar
  Bass guitar
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• Nathan Farley: guitar
  Guitar
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