Guest nene multiple assgasms Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I used to be obsessed with this band. so much so that I barely ever need to hear them again, but I do go on the occasional nostalgia trip. I've got all the cd singles from before that b side compilation came out. the songwriting (those chord progressions), the lyrics, the mood and the energy all combine to make them one the best rock bands. oh, and trompe le monde is their best album. it's kind of their weirdest album in a way; it has this winding, convoluted structure. plus it has their best playing. they sound more like a band on the last album than on any of the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest analogue wings Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I used to be obsessed with this band. so much so that I barely ever need to hear them again, but I do go on the occasional nostalgia trip. I've got all the cd singles from before that b side compilation came out. Same here - I was so shitted when that comp came out and now everone's like "oh yea Bailey's Walk thats on the bside comp" and I'm like "months... of... searching... for... overpriced... single..." The Pixies played here a couple of months ago and I didnt go. Tempted as fuck, but I decided that I wanted to remember them how they were and not as 4 fat fucks doing it for the money in front of a crowd of balding 30somethings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I've been a huge fan since I heard "Where is my Mind" (yeah I know, ) but its the song that made me want to check out the rest of their stuff. It's ok, same thing for me. I know of them long before, but that's what made me more curious because it's such an awesome song and was very moving in the movie. wow make that three for this. sidewinder, sometimes you scare me how much you post things that i would say... That's because I am secretly you. Bossanova's a pretty good album but something about it bothers me. Possibly the production or mastering or something technical I don't understand. I "like" it but something doesn't sit well with me overall. I think Trompe le Monde was better, as most people here seem to agree. Some really great tracks on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest analogue wings Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Pixies drum sounds are epic fail. Here's who should remix the albums for their delux reissues (picked for drum skillz in particular) Doolittle - Calexico (cos it's basically the granddaddy of modern alt country) Bossavova - Dave Fridmann (cos its like the ancestor of Soft Bulletin and Yoshimi) Trompe Le Monde - Brendan O'Brien (don't like any of the bands he's produced but he gets a really "live" sound) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 And Surfer Rosa is perfect as-is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest analogue wings Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Surfer Rosa - Steve Albini Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3FF3R00 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Jazz, btw... http://forum.watmm.com/topic/45615-pixies/page__hl__pixies The Pixies were my favorite band from about 1993 to 2000. As I stated in the other Pixies thread... When I was a kid, the Pixies were my all time favorite band. I didn't have any other friends who liked them and it seemed like no one even knew who they were. This made it feel like they were my own special private good thing. I liked thinking that no one cared about the best band in the world but me.Then came the fight club soundtrack and everything changed. Call me a cunt for thinking so, but they don't seem as special anymore now that everyone thinks they are rock gods. I still think their music is some of the best ever made, though. fave albums in order... doolittle surfer rosa trompe le monde bossa nova come on pilgrim also first got a record player 15 years ago or so just to start collecting Pixies records so that I could have every b-side from all of their vinyl LPs what were too hard to find on cd. That was before they released the B-sides cd. whatever. I did see them twice on their reunion tour. It was amazing, but once was enough. Best bands ever: Beatles Kinks Pink Floyd Smiths Guns N Roses Pixies *edit* my thoughts on Pixies drum sounds are epic fail. fixd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Surfer Rosa - Steve Albini Yeah, but Albini doesn't shit gold. For instance I just found out last week that he produced Jawbreaker's 24 Hour Revenge Therapy, and the production sounds fucking terrible. Best bands ever: Beatles Kinks Pink Floyd Smiths Guns N Roses Pixies Is this a joke?! Seriously out of place in that list...but to each his own if you're serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halisray Posted June 4, 2010 Author Share Posted June 4, 2010 bossanova - overrall enjoyable album doolittle - some fucking amazing songs on here surfer rosa - this album just feels good, great hits come on pilgrim - amazing intro to pixies trompe le monde - having trouble getting into this one.. not sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3FF3R00 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Best bands ever: Beatles Kinks Pink Floyd Smiths Guns N Roses Pixies Is this a joke?! Seriously out of place in that list...but to each his own if you're serious. I am serious. The original lineup anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenGOD Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 entertaining and they wrote some good songs, but oh so slightly overrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3FF3R00 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 I wouldn't say they are "overrated". They definitely deserve the praise they get. I think the problem is that they became a bit of a buzz word that generated a bunch of hype that didn't fit with who they actually were... Or who they used to be anyway. They were total underdogs and not rock legends. Musically though, they whoop any other band's ass. Pavement is overrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenGOD Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 See in reality, Husker Du are a thousand times better and more influential than the pixies. That's all I meant y overrated. Like I said, they are still an enjoyable band who wrote some good stuff for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rabid Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Personally I dont care if they're overrated or not but I love their music and I'm glad other people do too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dirty Protest Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 entertaining and they wrote some good songs, but oh so slightly overrated. I concur. I wont, reply to your next post, as I think Sugar are so much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caretstik Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Sugar were proper class. Not listened to them in an age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassis Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Best bands ever: Beatles Kinks Pink Floyd Smiths Guns N Roses Pixies Is this a joke?! Seriously out of place in that list...but to each his own if you're serious. I am serious. The original lineup anyway. Wheres Joy Division? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising for burgers Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 i used to like that band Nirvana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerwolf Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Sugar were proper class. Not listened to them in an age. I love Beaster. That ep is off the hook! I know a lot of people who think the Pixies are the greatest band ever. No questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenGOD Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Really? Sugar over Husker Du? I just don't see it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 I think Husker Du are overrated. Can't get into 'em. Still trying though. I understand their influence but that doesn't automatically make them good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerwolf Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Tried plenty of times to get into Husker Du myself. Can't do it I am afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caretstik Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Sugar were proper class. Not listened to them in an age. I love Beaster. That ep is off the hook! Me too, that was the record that made me take notice of them. As for Husker Du, I don't think I've ever given them the attention that they deserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dirty Protest Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Theyre slightly more abrasive than Sugar, but Bob Moulds always known how to write a tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3FF3R00 Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 I think Husker Du are overrated. Can't get into 'em. Still trying though. I understand their influence but that doesn't automatically make them good. Like Bob Dylan? *runs away* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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