Pitchfork has just unveiled its new ranking of the greatest indie rock albums ever made, and the No. 1 result has surprised plenty of fans.

While ’90s rock was generally dominated by grunge bands like Nirvana and Britpop legends like Oasis , there were countless other bands who found critical success in this period—even if they didn’t become global superstars.

Pavement is a perfect example of an indie rock band that sits in this critical sweet spot. The band never quite blew up like some mainstream rockers, but they rapidly developed a cult following among rock fans and critics alike. Their second album, Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain , nabbed the top spot on Pitchfork’s recent list.

Released on February 14, 1994, Pavement’s sophomore release marked a huge stylistic transformation for the band, as they shifted towards a more traditionally “accessible” sound in comparison to their debut album, Slanted and Enchanted .…