The Pixies is an American alternative rock band formed in 1986 in Boston, Massachusetts. Until 2013, the band comprised Black Francis aka Frank Black (vocals, rhythm guitar, songwriter), Joey Santiago (lead guitar), Kim Deal (bass, backing vocals) and David Lovering (drums). The band disbanded acrimoniously in 1993 but reunited in 2004. After Deal left in 2013, the Pixies hired Kim Shattuck as a touring bassist; she was replaced the same year by Paz Lenchantin, who became a permanent member in 2016.
The Pixies is associated with the 1990s alternative rock boom, and draw on elements including punk rock and surf rock. Their music is known for its dynamic “loud-quiet-loud” shifts and song structures. Francis is the Pixies’ primary songwriter; his often surreal lyrics cover offbeat subjects such as extraterrestrials, incest, and biblical violence. They achieved modest popularity in the US but were more successful in Europe. Their jarring pop sound influenced acts such as Nirvana, Radiohead, the Smashing Pumpkins, and Weezer. Their popularity grew in the years after their break-up, leading to a 2004 reunion and sold-out world tours.
The Pixies front man was born Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV (who knew?), then became Frank Black, then Black Francis.
First issued on CD in 2006, this is its first time on vinyl. The 2LP set pressed on 140g translucent vinyl. Features guest appearances by Al Kooper, Ian McLagan, Chester Thompson, Lyle Workman and many others.
Tracklisting:
1.If Your Poison Gets You
2.Johnny Barleycorn
3.Fast Man
4.You Can’t Crucify Yourself
5.Dirty Old Town
6.Wanderlust
7.Seven Days
8.Raider Man
9.The End Of The Summer
10.Dog Sleep
11.When The Paint Grows Darker Still
12.I’m Not Dead (I’m In Pittsburgh)
13.Golden Shore
14.In The Time Of my Ruin
15.Down To You
16.Highway to Lowdown
17.Kiss My Ring
18.My Terrible Ways
19.Fitzgerald
20.Elijah
21.It’s Just Not Your Moment
22.The Real ‘El Rey
23.Where The Wind Is Going
24.Holland Town
25.Sad Old World
26.Don’t Cry That Way
27.Fare Thee Well
