Pig Lib by Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks - Uhune

ALBUM

With Pavement in his rearview mirror, Stephen Malkmus forms a new group that’s much more comfortable with serving the songs he writes. For most songwriters this would seem a logical improvement, but one of Malkmus’ and Pavement’s strengths was the ability to wrestle order from the chaos, to invigorate the tried and true formulas with elements of surprise. Call them mistakes, but they were effective mistakes. Pig Lib is Malkmus’ second post-Pavement album and much of it (“Ramp of Death,” “Vanessa From Queens”) could pass for early ‘70s soft rock if it weren’t for the slightly animated rhythm section. When he does score one for progressive rock “(Do Not Feed the) Oyster,” it’s with a pleasurable lope that builds to a slightly more aggressive climax. There are no crazy leaps here besides the extended jam of “1% of One” where Malkmus gets to work out his guitar hero dreams. Just the sounds of an intelligent, well-oiled group anticipating each other’s moves. Like many successful singers in popular rock bands, the solo work provides personal insights but sacrifices the elusive, magical chemistry that made the band a one-of-a-kind experience.

2. Ramp of Death

by Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks

Primary Artist: Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks; Main Performer
Composer: Stephen Malkmus; Composer
Producer: Ryan Hadlock; Production
Music Publisher: Treble Kicker Music (bmi); Other

10. 1% of One

by Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks

Primary Artist: Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks; Main Performer
Composer: Stephen Malkmus; Composer
Producer: Ryan Hadlock; Production
Music Publisher: Treble Kicker Music (bmi); Other

9. Craw Song

by Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks

Primary Artist: Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks; Main Performer
Composer: Stephen Malkmus; Composer
Producer: Ryan Hadlock; Production
Music Publisher: Treble Kicker Music (bmi); Other

5. Sheets

by Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks

Primary Artist: Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks; Main Performer
Composer: Stephen Malkmus; Composer
Producer: Ryan Hadlock; Production
Music Publisher: Treble Kicker Music (bmi); Other

4. Vanessa from Queens

by Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks

Primary Artist: Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks; Main Performer
Composer: Stephen Malkmus; Composer
Producer: Ryan Hadlock; Production
Music Publisher: Treble Kicker Music (bmi); Other

6. Animal Midnight

by Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks

Primary Artist: Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks; Main Performer
Composer: Stephen Malkmus; Composer
Producer: Ryan Hadlock; Production
Music Publisher: Treble Kicker Music (bmi); Other

1. Water and a Seat

by Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks

Primary Artist: Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks; Main Performer
Composer: Stephen Malkmus; Composer
Music Publisher: Treble Kicker Music (bmi); Other

8. Witch Mountain Bridge

by Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks

Primary Artist: Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks; Main Performer
Composer: Stephen Malkmus; Composer
Producer: Ryan Hadlock; Production
Music Publisher: Treble Kicker Music (bmi); Other

7. Dark Wave

by Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks

Primary Artist: Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks; Main Performer
Composer: Stephen Malkmus; Composer
Producer: Ryan Hadlock; Production
Music Publisher: Treble Kicker Music (bmi); Other

11. Us

by Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks

Primary Artist: Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks; Main Performer
Composer: Stephen Malkmus; Composer
Producer: Ryan Hadlock; Production
Music Publisher: Treble Kicker Music (bmi); Other

3. (Do Not Feed The) Oyster

by Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks

Primary Artist: Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks; Main Performer
Composer: Stephen Malkmus; Composer
Producer: Ryan Hadlock; Production
Music Publisher: Treble Kicker Music (bmi); Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

47 minutes and 29 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 4200x4200 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

5/11 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

3/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Alternative, Indie Rock, Indie

Label

Matador

Music Distribution Service

Beggars Group Digital LTD

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Mar 16, 2003

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

744861057222