Watery, Domestic
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Watery, Domestic is an EP
by Pavement
.
The record marked the recording debuts of both Bob Nastanovich
and Mark Ibold
on percussion and bass respectively - although both had been touring members for some time, the debut album, Slanted and Enchanted
and the preceding EPs had been recorded by a trio of Stephen Malkmus
, Spiral Stairs and Gary Young
. This EP came to mark the final time Young would record with the band. All four songs can also be found on Slanted and Enchanted: Luxe & Reduxe
, the liner notes to which identify a further 3 songs as having been recorded during the same session. As well as the standard CD and 12" vinyl releases, the record was also available as a 12" picture disc in the UK.
The image of the rooster on the cover was created by defacing the cover of the self-titled album by Ambergris.
"Texas Never Whispers" was sampled by Placebo
for their song "Slave to the Wage" from their 2000 album Black Market Music
.
"Frontwards" was covered by Cardiff-based indie-pop band Los Campesinos!
.
"Shoot the Singer (1 Sick Verse)" is often covered live by Yoni Wolf of the band Why?.
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
by Pavement
Pavement (band)
Pavement is an American alternative rock band that formed in Stockton, California in 1989. In their career, they achieved a significant cult following, and they were called the best band of the 1990s by prominent music critics Robert Christgau and Stephen Thomas Erlewine...
.
The record marked the recording debuts of both Bob Nastanovich
Bob Nastanovich
Robert "Bob" Nastanovich is a member of the indie rock band, Pavement, as well as former member of 1990s bands Ectoslavia, and Pale Horse Riders...
and Mark Ibold
Mark Ibold
Mark Ibold is a New York-based bass guitarist, member of the indie band Pavement from 1992 to 1999, and again as of their 2010 reunion. He is also currently in the alternative rock band Sonic Youth....
on percussion and bass respectively - although both had been touring members for some time, the debut album, Slanted and Enchanted
Slanted and Enchanted
Slanted and Enchanted is the debut studio album by American indie rock band Pavement, released in April 1992 on Matador Records. The album was distributed to critics as early as 1991, months before its official release; the original distribution did not feature the entire band as several members...
and the preceding EPs had been recorded by a trio of Stephen Malkmus
Stephen Malkmus
Stephen Joseph Malkmus is an indie rock musician and icon, and a member of the band Pavement. He currently performs with Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks.-Early years:...
, Spiral Stairs and Gary Young
Gary Young
Gary Young was the first drummer of the 1990s alternative rock band Pavement.-Early life:Gary Young was born in Mamaroneck, New York. His father worked in the plastics business.-Work with Pavement:...
. This EP came to mark the final time Young would record with the band. All four songs can also be found on Slanted and Enchanted: Luxe & Reduxe
Slanted and Enchanted: Luxe & Reduxe
Slanted and Enchanted: Luxe & Reduxe is a double album by Pavement featuring a remastered version of the band's first studio album Slanted and Enchanted, as well as outtakes & live tracks from the same era as the original release...
, the liner notes to which identify a further 3 songs as having been recorded during the same session. As well as the standard CD and 12" vinyl releases, the record was also available as a 12" picture disc in the UK.
The image of the rooster on the cover was created by defacing the cover of the self-titled album by Ambergris.
"Texas Never Whispers" was sampled by Placebo
Placebo (band)
Placebo are a British rock band from London, England, formed in 1994 by singer and guitarist Brian Molko and bass guitarist Stefan Olsdal. The band was joined by drummer Robert Schultzberg, who was later replaced by Steve Hewitt after conflicts with Molko. Hewitt left the band in October 2007 and...
for their song "Slave to the Wage" from their 2000 album Black Market Music
Black Market Music
Black Market Music is the third studio album by British alternative rock band Placebo, released in 2000 by Hut Records.- Background :Black Market Music took nine months to record, the longest that the band have ever spent recording an album to date, and is dedicated to the memory of Scott...
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"Frontwards" was covered by Cardiff-based indie-pop band Los Campesinos!
Los Campesinos!
Los Campesinos! are a seven piece indie pop band from Cardiff, Wales, formed in early 2006 at Cardiff University. Although the band formed in Wales, none of its members are Welsh. They released their debut album, Hold on Now, Youngster..., in February 2008 and followed this up by releasing a record...
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"Shoot the Singer (1 Sick Verse)" is often covered live by Yoni Wolf of the band Why?.
Track listing
- "Texas Never Whispers" – 3:08
- "Frontwards" – 3:16
- "Lions (Linden)" – 1:49
- "Shoot the Singer (1 Sick Verse)" – 3:15