Black Francis' Pixies were the consummate darlings of the music press – no surprise, with their refreshing mix of overblown guitars, discreet nods to the surreal and a vibrant grasp of pure pop that offered a blow to the senses on execution.
To date, "Come On Pilgrim" has scanned 147k, "Surfer Rosa" 470k, and "Doolittle" 596k. Look for the band on tour from September through December, and check them out on the cover of Spin's September issue.
Dive into the sonic chaos of Pixies' 'Trompe le Monde' LP. This seminal album bursts with raw energy, surreal lyrics, and the unmistakable Pixies sound.
