Better Red Than Dead Live '94

Pavement

Better Red Than Dead Live '94

RELEASED: March 29, 2021
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Grounded (1994-08-26 Reading Festival, Reading, England) --:-- 2. Silence Kit (1994-08-26 Reading Festival, Reading, England) --:-- 3. Brink of the Clouds (1994-04-23 Great American Music Hall SF (early)) --:-- 4. Heckler Spray (1994-03-04 Luxor Cologne, Germany) --:-- 5. From Now On (1994-03-04 Luxor Cologne, Germany) --:-- 6. Elevate Me Later (1994-09-15 Palace Theater, Hollywood, CA (early)) --:-- 7. Trigger Cut (1994-03-06 Batschkapp Frankfurt, Germany) --:-- 8. Box Elder (1994-03-06 Batschkapp Frankfurt, Germany) --:-- 9. Newark Wilder (1994-03-06 Batschkapp Frankfurt, Germany) --:-- 10. Black Out (1994-09-15 Palace Theater, Hollywood, CA (early)) --:-- 11. Candylad > Something (1994-09-16 Cattle Club Fresno, CA) --:-- 12. Haunt You Down (1994-10-01 Agora Cleveland) --:-- 13. Debris Slide (1994-04-23 Great American Music Hall SF (early)) --:-- 14. 5-4=Unity (1994-04-23 Great American Music Hall SF (early)) --:-- 15. AT&T (1994-09-24 Liberty Hall, Lawrence, KS) --:-- 16. Kennel District (1994-10-16 Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel, Providence RI) --:-- 17. Blue Arrangements > Best Friend’s Arm (1994-10-16 Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel, Providence RI) --:-- 18. Two States (1994-04-23 Great American Music Hall SF (early)) --:-- 19. Gold Soundz (1994-04-23 Great American Music Hall SF (early)) --:-- 20. Maybe Maybe (1994-04-23 Great American Music Hall SF (early)) --:-- 21. She Believes (1994-03-04 Luxor Cologne, Germany) --:-- 22. Here (1994-03-04 Luxor Cologne, Germany) --:-- 23. Summer Babe (1994-09-15 Palace Theater, Hollywood, CA (early)) --:-- 24. Stop Breathin' -(994-04-23 Great American Music Hall SF (late)) --:-- 25. Fillmore Jive (1994-03-06 Batschkapp Frankfurt, Germany) --:-- 26. Fin (1994-04-17 Satellite Twin, Norman OK) --:--
Better Red Than Dead Live '94 captures the raw energy and distinctive sound of Pavement during their live performances in the early 1990s. The album showcases the band's signature lo-fi aesthetic, blending elements of indie rock, noise rock, and avant-garde influences. The recordings emphasize the spontaneity and unpredictability of their live shows, featuring a mix of fan-favorite tracks and spontaneous improvisation. This release is a testament to Pavement's influence on the indie rock scene and their legacy as one of the most notable bands of the era, characterized by their clever lyrics and unconventional song structures.