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Pixies

Musical Group
Forfans of alternative/indie rock, newcomers curious about late-80s american underground, concert-goers
27 Reviews 36 Definitions 58 Charts
Alternative Indie Rock Rock

The Profile

American alternative rock band formed in Boston; core early lineup included Black Francis (vocals/guitar), Joey Santiago (guitar), Kim Deal (bass/vocals) and David Lovering (drums). Late-80s/early-90s records (Surfer Rosa, Doolittle, Bossanova, Trompe le Monde) are widely regarded as highly influential. The band broke up in the early 1990s and reunited in 2004, releasing new albums in the 2010s.

Black Francis is registered as Charles Michael Kitridge Thompson IV (mentioned in reviews). Kim Deal was the original bassist and second vocalist; reviews note that Paz Lechantin (spelled in reviews as "Paz Lechantin") later replaced Deal in the band. The Pixies' sound is repeatedly described in reviews as characterized by loud–soft dynamics, abrupt stop-and-go structures, surreal lyrics and a mix of punk, surf, garage and noise influences.

DeBaser reviews celebrate the Pixies as a seminal American alternative-rock band. Early records (Come On Pilgrim, Surfer Rosa, Doolittle) are repeatedly hailed as classics. Reviewers emphasize the loud–soft dynamics, surreal lyrics and stop/start songwriting. Reunion-era albums receive mixed but often positive reception, with praise for later cohesion.

Notable Quotes

❝ The best remedy against Hegelianism? The Pixies.
❝ The line between genius and madness is very thin.
❝ WHERE IS MY MIND?
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