Pavement - Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain

Pavement is the quintessential indie band, and 'Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain' is their most accessible and beloved record. Stephen Malkmus witty, cynical lyrics paired with loose, jangly guitar lines created the blueprint for 'slacker rock.' The album is full of charm, irony, and brilliant songwriting that feels effortless. It captures the spirit of 90s indie culture perfectlyunpretentious, slightly messy, and incredibly smart. It is a record that doesn't take itself too seriously, yet remains one of the most influential and respected albums in the history of the genre.