On Tuesday, '90s alt-rock heroes Pavement released their greatest hits compilation Quarantine the Past, a rich double disc that's 23 tracks deep with hits and fan favorites spanning the the band's 10-year history. Devoted fans will surely have all the songs spread out among albums and re-issues, but the compilation works just as well as a highlight reel as it does a Pavement starter kit. And for those not as familiar with the Stockton, CA natives as they'd like to be, it couldn't have come at a better time.
The band, who has not performed together since 1999, lit up music blogs across the web back in September when they announced they'd be reuniting for a handful of shows in NYC's Central Park later this year. The shows reportedly sold out within minutes, prompting the group to expand the reunion to a full-on tour. While the anticipation for their NYC shows builds, we put together a beginner's guide to the 7 Pavement songs you need to know...
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