The distant hand of the algorithm decided that Gen Z was primed for the Pavement b-side 'Harness Your Hopes.' Despite initial obscurity, the song gained new life on Spotify and TikTok, surpassing the band's previous hits.
Pavement's 'Harness Your Hopes' reached Gold status with 148 million plays on Spotify, a status it achieved largely due to unexpected popularity on streaming platforms, contrary to traditional album sales.
'Strange' by Galaxie 500 and Pavement's 'Harness Your Hopes' are examples of Gen X indie singles experiencing revived success through mysterious streaming resurgences, highlighting the unpredictable nature of digital music platforms.
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