| Demolition Plot J-7 | ||||
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| Released | June 1, 1990 | |||
| Recorded | October 16–17, 1989 | |||
| Studio | Louder Than You Think Studios (Stockton, California) | |||
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| Length | 12:03 | |||
| Label | Drag City | |||
| Producer | Gary Young | |||
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Demolition Plot J-7 is the second EP by American indie rock band Pavement, released on June 1, 1990. The EP was the band's first release on Chicago independent label Drag City, and its first release that was not self-issued. It is also the band's only release to feature drummer Jason Turner. Demolition Plot J-7 shared many of the same indie and punk rock influences of Pavement's 1989 debut Slay Tracks: 1933–1969, but also diversified the group's sound by incorporating keyboards.
Many of the songs on Demolition J-7 were written while Scott Kannberg and Jason Turner were in their short-lived band, Pa. After Stephen Malkmus heard demos recorded by Pa, the songs turned into a Pavement project. The recording session for Demolition J-7 was more difficult than for Slay Tracks due to tension between producer Gary Young and Turner. The EP received favorable reception from critics and fans, and solidified the band's cult fanbase.