Pavement Performs 'Perfume-V' and 'In the Mouth a Desert' at Reading Festival
Venue: Reading Festival
Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom
Date: August 30, 1992
In the live recording from the Reading Festival on August 30, 1992, Pavement showcased their distinctive sound shortly after the release of their debut album, "Slanted and Enchanted," which came out earlier that year. This was a pivotal moment in their career, as "Slanted and Enchanted" helped to define the indie rock landscape of the early '90s, establishing the band as a prominent force within that genre. The tracks performed during this festival, "Perfume-V" and "In the Mouth a Desert," are notable highlights from the album, capturing the raw energy and experimental nature of Pavement's music at that time. The performance at Reading was significant not only as a breakthrough moment for the band, which was still gaining recognition, but also due to the festival's reputation for showcasing key acts in the alternative scene, aligning Pavement with the era's burgeoning musical revolution.
