Reunion Rock!
Black Francis from Mc-Q on flickr
I was lucky enough to see the Pixies at the Hult Center in Eugene last night.
It was a great show, the band performing the entire Doolittle album and B-sides from Doolittle singles. I guess I’m a big fan, having first seen them over 20 years ago.
The Pixies are considered one of the most influential groups of the 1980s. Two of the Pixies’ albums, Surfer Rosa and Doolittle are on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
Kurt Cobain of Nirvana famously quipped to Rolling Stone regarding Smells Like Teen Spirit, “I was trying to write the ultimate pop song. I was basically trying to rip off the Pixies. I have to admit it“. Cobain also noted his affection for the Pixies’ loud-quiet-loud song style.
So by means of my humble recommendation, please check out the Pixies CDs we have at the library. While you’re at it, check out the rest of our Rock CDs too!
Posted by Christopher ”un chien andalou” a second floor librarian
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