On February 11, 1997, “Matador Records” label released “Brighten the Corners”, the fourth Pavement studio album. It was recorded in July 1996, at “Piedmont Triad Studio”, and was produced by Stephen Malkmus, Bob Nastanovich, Scott Kannberg, Steve West, Mark Ibold, Bryce Goggin and Mitch Easter.

Personnel:

• Stephen Malkmus: vocals, guitar
• Bob Nastanovich: percussion, vocals
• Scott Kannberg: vocals, guitar
• Steve West: drums, percussion
• Mark Ibold: bass

Track listing:

All tracks by Stephen Malkmus, except where noted.

1. Stereo
2. Shady Lane/ J vs. S
3. Transport Is Arranged
4. Date with IKEA – Scott Kannberg
5. Old to Begin
6. Type Slowly
7. Embassy Row
8. Blue Hawaiian
9. We Are Underused
10. Passat Dream – Scott Kannberg
11. Starlings of the Slipstream
12. Fin (Infinite Spark)