21st century Pavement?

At times it seems as if Pitchfork's raison d'etre is to disseminate various 'Pavement to reform rumours' but it seems that this time, the rumour may well have legs. One of the most consistently lauded bands of the 1990's split in 1999 having released some wonderful records including two of the greatest opening two albums, possibly ever (!) in 'Slanted & Enchanted' and 'Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain' (yet 'Wowee Zowee' remains a personal favourite).
In this case it's hard to imagine a reunion not working out (which is not to suggest that it will happen) - unlike, say, Echo and the Bunnymen - and if it means that Stephen Malkmus will stop releasing records with the Jicks, then it's all good. Pitchfork reports that they'll play a reunion show in September 2010, so nothing to get overly excited about yet. But that won't stop Pitchfork.
Edit: The band have now announced 3 dates (a fourth is likely) in Central Park, NY. The first, on Sept 21 has already sold out but there are two others on Sept 22nd/23rd. A 'world tour' has been tentatively mooted. I'm guessing Pitchfork were the moot-ers.