WOWEE ZOWEE

'''Wowee Zowee''' was the third studio album by Pavement. The album showcased a more experimental and spontaneous side of the group, returning them to the clatter and unpredictability of their early recordings after the classic rock vibe of 1994's ''Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain''. The cover art was painted by New York-based artist Steve Keene.
The album is regarded as Pavement's most experimental record, and despite its initial critical failings, the album is a fan favorite and has been cited as a favorite amongst most of the members of Pavement. The songs are fragmented and explore a wide range of styles and float around with a 'slow motion' rock and roll feel.
The songs "Grounded," "Flux=Rad," "Pueblo," and "Kennel District" were originally written at the same time as the songs that became ''Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain'', and rough versions appear on '' '' disc 2.
The album was recorded at Easley Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, with the exception of some tracks recorded at Random Falls, in NY.
"Motion Suggests" is featured on a Grandaddy compilation entitled "Below the Radio".
The album's title is an homage to former drummer, Gary Young, who would frequently yell "Wowee zowee!" when excited.
Matador Records released an expanded 2CD edition of this album under the title '' on November 6th 2006. [1]

Contents

Track listing

Singles

Track listing

# "We Dance" – 3:01
# "Rattled by the Rush" – 4:16
# "Black Out" – 2:10
# "Brinx Job" – 1:31
# "Grounded" – 4:14
# "Serpentine Pad" – 1:16
# "Motion Suggests" – 3:15
# "Father to a Sister of Thought" – 3:30
# "Extradition" – 2:12
# "Best Friend's Arm" – 2:19
# "Grave Architecture" – 4:16
# "AT&T" – 3:32
# "Flux=Rad" – 1:45
# "Fight This Generation" – 4:22
# "Kennel District" – 2:59
# "Pueblo" – 3:25
# "Half a Canyon" – 6:10
# "Western Homes" – 1:49

Singles

★ "Rattled by the Rush"

★ "Father to a Sister of Thought"