Now seen as an important alternative band of the 80s, it is a pity they were not more appreciated at the time. The Boston-based Pixies exploded into life with this abrasive selection. Produced by enfant terrible Steve Albini, the album emphasized the quartets scratchy tension. A vicious drum sound underpins the groups uncanny blend of urgency and melody, where Black Franciss rabid intonation contrasts with Kim Deals more gentle perspective. Obtuse lyrics and barely controlled guitar accentuate the Pixies uncompromising visions and emphasize an approach that both excites and intrigues. Terse, exhilarating and single-minded, SURFER ROSA is an audacious collection. Track Listings Discs 1 1) Bone Machine 2) Break My Body 3) Something Against You 4) Broken Face 5) Gigantic 6) River Euphrates 7) Where Is My Mind 8) Cactus 9) Tonys Theme 10) Oh My Golly 11) Vamos 12) Im Amazed 13) Brick Is Red 14) Caribou 15) Vamos (2) (Come on Pilgrim EP/CD) 16) Isla De Encanta (Come on Pilgrim EP/CD) 17) Ed Is Dead (Come on Pilgrim EP/CD) 18) Holiday Song (Come on Pilgrim EP/CD) 19) Nimrods Song (Come on Pilgrim EP/CD) 20) Ive Been Tired (Come on Pilgrim EP/CD) 21) Levitate Me (Come on Pilgrim EP/CD)
