Everything Is Nice: The Matador Records 10th Anniversary Anthology
Everything Is Nice: The Matador Records 10th Anniversary Anthology

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Everything Is Nice: The Matador Records 10th Anniversary Anthology

1999
Movie
75 min
English

This commemorative anthology DVD includes music from Pavement, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Cornelius, Cat Power, Yo La Tengo, Arsonists, Helium and many more. Also included: What's Up Matador?, previously only available on VHS.

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Director: VariousGenres: Documentary, Music

Plot Summary

This 1999 compilation celebrates the first decade of the influential independent record label, Matador Records. It features a diverse collection of tracks from artists who defined the label's sound and ethos. The anthology serves as a sonic journey through a decade of groundbreaking alternative and indie rock music. It highlights the label's significant contributions to music culture.

Critical Reception

As a compilation celebrating a record label's anniversary, 'Everything Is Nice' was generally well-received by music critics and fans of independent music. It was praised for its comprehensive look at Matador's first ten years and its representation of influential artists. The selection of tracks was seen as a strong testament to the label's curation and impact on the indie music scene.

What Reviewers Say

  • A must-have for fans of independent music and Matador Records.

  • Showcases the breadth and depth of Matador's influential roster.

  • An excellent retrospective of a decade of alternative rock innovation.

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Fun Fact

The compilation features a track by Pavement, one of Matador Records' most iconic and commercially successful bands.

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