Bossanova

Not much resonates. Dingy bar energy

I’m starting to think 90s is my favorite decade of rock music, I haven’t heard a single bad album from this year and the experimentation is awesome, keep in mind I haven’t even gotten to nirvana yet so I can imagine it only gets better. Anyways, yeah this album is great, it’s got everything I want, cohesion, great instrumentation, fun vocals, and a sick ass cover. There was a run of four songs (8-11) that didn’t really do too much for me but they sound great with context of the album so I’ll give that some leniency. Everything else was absolutely fantastic. Ratings: Really Great (Strong ☆☆☆☆) Favorite Tracks: Velouria, Is She Weird, Ana, All Over The World, Stormy Weather, and Havalina.

Täysin uusi tuttavuus, joka ei nyt ihan kyllä uponnut minulle.

Kauheaa sontaa

Ekan biisin joutu kuunteleen oikein toisenki kerran ja oli aika hyvä. Muuten meni nyt kyllä sivistymisen puolelle vaikka jotain tänmoista aavistelin. .sivistyin...Allison oli hyvä

En kyllä tykännyt albumista. Edellinen Pixiesin albumi jonka kuuntelin oli 70-luvulta ja levynä ihan ok. Tämä kuulosti siltä kuin pojat olisivat sen 20 vuotta soittaneet autotallissa jonka seinillä on työkalujen sijaan eri sienilajitelmia. Jos tämä olisi demo jonka Pixies ojentaisi minulle sanoisin luultavasti että kannattaa myös muistaa hommata tasainen päivätyö.

Not sure why this album isn't as respected as the first two Pixies records. A parade of bangers, Velouria and Dig for Fire maybe top 5 Pixies tracks ever for me.

Rivals Doolittle for me. A great album.

Could not really get into this one, was enjoyable but nothing to write home about, nothing memorable for me

More like a 3.75 but whatever

Another Pixies album? Ok for starters this one sounds slightly more polished than the last one, good thing or bad thing? Discuss… Well it was easier to listen to than their other albums but not really a “classic” for me dog!

It’s a fine album I guess. Doesn’t really grab me, though I always thought their fans were cool. I prefer The Breeders.

Not for me

I think there is one Pixies song I like and it was not on this album. Note: screaming is not singing.

Where is my where is my mind Pixies?

Enjoyed it more than I thought after the first song, but won't be revisiting.

Not awe-inspiring like Doolittle and Surfer Rosa but still a great listen

Hit or miss for me song by song. The 3est 3–I feel quite ambivalent.

This is an album I knew and liked, but on revisiting I have grown to absolutely love it. I can see what the fuss is all about now - an incredible piece of work, from beginning to end.

Pretty lit

A laid back cool sound. Does tend to drag on

3.5

Very cool

Surprised by how much I didn't particularly like this. I'd heard of the Pixies but if you asked me to sing one of their songs I'd struggle. I don't mind this sort of grungy bangy music but for me this album didn't get anywhere, it was just a lot of the same songs that aren't mixed great (I actually don't know if that's what it is but I have heard people say that and it feels appropriate). So really I was underwhelmed by this.

Bossanova is great, but it's still far from Surfer Rosa and Doolittle (which is maybe in my personal top 10). Not sure it merits being in here.

A bit rougher than the earlier albums, but still quality. Might help I saw them again last summer and they played some Bossanova songs and were overall brilliant!

A little like the Smashing Pumpkins the Pixies were a band that passed me by in the 90's. But now I can appreciate them, and always like a Pixies session....haven't heard this album, liked it.

Don't flush it down the loo But I prefer the first two

Pixies have made way better albums. Velouria is an outstanding song on this decent rock album.

Na het beluisteren hiervan durf ik wel zeggen dat dit een underrated allbum is. Ik kende enkel Dig for Fire en Velouria, maar de rest is ook echt steengoed. Niet hun beste, inderdaad, maar nog altijd een klepper. 3.9

Хороший альбом, не жесткий рок

This is such a high-variance album. The opening tracks are god-awful. But there are also a few great songs, such as "Allison." So it ends up in the middle.

I'm actually good, thanks

A bit shouty and not really my cup of tea. Not sure why this album is considered something I should listen to

Oh hey, these guys are pretty good. Sometimes a little spooky. Little punky. Good vibes.

Helt solid altrock skiva, me många kivoga riffs o melodier

I want to say to the Pixies, “It’s not you, it’s me.” I appreciated your profile on the 1001 dating app, I feel like we have a lot in common, but something feels off. But really. It’s not you. It’s me.

What to do with the Pixies. I always want to like them, but I just don't get them. I recognize that it is me. Many ingredients are there for a great band, intelligent musicianship, strong sound, quirky and poetic lyrics, etc. I can't even say that they are missing something. They just don't resonate well with me. I did find this album more even as a whole than their other albums, but evenness didn't do it for me. Plus, it lacked a strong, breakout track for me. I will always give them a chance, but every time I do, I am surprised at how hard it is for me to connect with this band (despite "Where is my mind" being an amazing song by them).

There's a few really great songs on here. The album started off really strong with Cecilia Ann, and there were a couple of other songs that were really fun. I liked the energy of the album and the sound. 4/5 stars.

I know of Pixies, really never truly listened to much of them. It's ironic, these guys would not make me think of "hard rock". Pixies are definitely more rocking than I would've thought. Very good album.

3 stars

Kan tänka mig lyssna igenom igen, ska kolla in fler album

Pixies are much like Nirvana in combining some melodic and catchy songs and lyrics with what would also slide into songs of the noise rock category. This album is a good mix of the two. Songs like Velouria and Dig For Fire mix with noise core like Rock Music. The music is rough around the edges, and purposefully so. It's easy to see why Cobain considered Pixies an influence over Nirvanas sound.

Op het randje van een 4 maar die kan ik hem net niet geven.

The sounds here are very good, full throated rock with a nice bit of nuance and personal style. I like.

Not as good as dolittle but still pretty good

it’s not a bad album by any means, but not a single song spoke to me

Pixies have always been a blind spot, so this was a great kick in the butt for me. Did not disappoint.

This rocks harder than the Bossanova I expected!

Really good album— wailing rock songs with spitting lyrics

Love the pixies, haven’t listened to this one as much but it rocks

Un álbum que algunos califican de surf gótico o surf post-punk. En cualquier caso, un sonido muy único, típico de Pixies. Aunque ninguna canción destaque en particular, el álbum en su conjunto es de mucha calidad. Además, fue un álbum (junto con la discografía de Pixies en general) muy influyente en el sonido alt-rock de los 90. Y poco más que decir. Al comienzo esperaba mucho más de este álbum (los tres primeros temas son excelentes), pero conforme el resto de temas han ido progresando, me he ido cansando de él, ya que todo suena un poco igual. Buen álbum para tenerlo de fondo, pero no estoy seguro de que merezca estar en esta lista, más aún cuando ya hay dos álbumes más de Pixies.

It was ok

Skip te short songs a you have a really good album.

It was ok

It was deece

I don't get the hype for the Pixies. They are not bad, but they sound generic. Stand-out: Havalina

Wow, definitely hit different places for us. I was thinking to myself, it's not often I listen to an album on this list, and think to myself, I don't listen to enough of this band. That's how I felt about Bossanova, and Pixies. I was definitely a strong 5 through the first half, but the second half didn't quite live up to the first album, Definitely an A side/B side album.

I think the album is okay, just the music isn't my taste. I can hear how they've influenced other music but I don't think I would ever go "I really want to listen to the Pixies today!" I actually think giving it a 3 would be a disservice to the other albums I have a 3

I think this is our last Pixies album, and I come away kind of unimpressed by this band even though this was a decent album. This has a claim to being my favorite of the three, but I think it also has a good claim to being the most boring. Not sure what that says about my taste. Best song: Havalina

Not first time listen. Catchy songs throughout. Good melody to all songs. Stand out song - Dig for fire

3 - Pretty decent although the last bit (more than half) blended right together

Better than the albums so far.

Honestly, if I’m in the right mood I can definitely enjoy this album which is surprising after yesterdays indie rock album that I couldn’t listen to Best songs: Cecilia Ann All over the world Worst songs : Down to the well Rock Music

That's the kind of alt-rock I like, to put it simply.

Pixies are very good at doing what they do. Favorite tracks: Cecilia Ann, Ana, Hang Wire

More Pixies, not much to distinguish it from the previous one. I gave Doolittle a 4 but it was more of a 3.5 and I am finding this one a better listen so it has better be another 4.

Still in the classic Pixies era, with some unquestionable classic songs like Velouria, Alison, Dig for Fire, and Havalina. Is She Weird is one of my favorite tracks on the album. Not everything follows the quiet-loud-quiet Pixies formula, like Ana. But it's still there, if not slightly muted. They also dialed down the weirdness found in Surfer Rosa and Doolittle, which may be appealing to some (though I like the quirkiness). Despite not having their biggest hits, Bossanova is still a really straightforward, solid, and easily digestible Pixies album.

Not as classic as their previous two albums but still an enjoyable listen. Standouts: “Is She Weird”, “Dig For Fire”, “Havalina”

Excellent.

Decent, but better albums from that period. A good pixies album, but muses more my thing.

Pretty good

Almost quit listening, but made it through. It was okay, but won't be marking this as a favorite.

Very enjoyable album

pixies are the ultimate "listened as a kid and wasn't into it but revisited as an adult and just went 'oh word'" band

Прикольный альбом, напомнил нирвану

rough, ragged and raw. Pure energy from the pixies not a record that I thought was very memorable but it was a fine listen overall and I'm a sucker for surf rock songs, so the intro was a pleasant surprise. Favorite track: cecialia ann. Overall score: 6.3/10

Another complete waste of time Pixies album. This band sucks. Hopefully no more on this list

"O samba, a prontidão e outras bossas são nossas coisas, são coisas nossas." Black Orpheus I mean Black Francis discovers Bossanova on the third Pixies album but outside of the use of unconventional chords in some songs with complex progressions and ambiguous harmonies it doesn't much sound like Bossanova to me. I liked the first couple albums better, but Bossanova is a great listen just don't go expecting Joao Gilberto.

The comic book was hunting me I think

Not my favourite pixies album, but still amazing.

Hey, it’s my third-favorite pixies album! Listening for the first time in a while, I like it even more than I remember. It’s very melodic, surfy, and fun. Needs more kim deal, though!

Not their best, but good.

BEST SONGS: - Allison - Is She Weird

ehhhhh. Isn't Surfer Rosa the one I should be listening to?

Not that great

Якщо мова іде про Pixies, то альбом Bossanova прийнято вважати найгіршим. І це насправді не дивно, адже концептуально, він хоч і схожий на попередник Doolittle (1989), звучанням та настроєм - відрізняється доволі сильно. Bossanova став куди більш містичним, #surfrock - овим та атмосферним. Та на відміну від Doolittle, в ньому навіть можна почути нотки #postpunk - у. І причиною таких змін, безумовно, стала творча криза колективу після неймовірного успіху. Вони дуже втомились один від одного , та перший час, займались кожен своєю творчістю - Блек Френсіс вирушив у сольний тур, а Кім Діл заснувала The Breeders, з якими згодом досягла значних успіхів. І що характерно, на цьому альбомі Кім не написала жодної пісні. Оновлене звучання Pixies прийняли далеко не всі, його вважала «безідейним» та «наспіх-зробленим» альбомом. Проте я вважаю зовсім інакше. Як на мене, він не чим не гірше за перші два альбоми, а завдяки своїй атмосферності, в чомусь навіть глибший та цікавіший. Так, в ньому дійсно менше шаленої енергії та експресивності, але її тут, певно, і не мало бути. Адже альбом інший навіть лірично. Його тексти засновані на науковій фантастиці, та замість звичних для гурту тем смерті, наркотиків та алкоголізму, розповідають про космос та прибульців. Це більш спокійна, мʼяка і «доступна» робота, яка при цьому, не позбавлена фірмової «фішки» Pixies - неймовірно влучно поєднувати чипляючі поп мелодії з «сирими» та шумними гітарними партіями. І якщо ви будете слухати цей альбом неупереджено, то неодмінно отримаєте від нього максимум задоволення.

This album was alright. The highs were pretty high, but the lows were rock bottom. Songs like "Rock Music" or "Havalina" were really good. The song "All Over the World" though, was the worst song by far. The vocals just made me cringe a bit. I think overall, I liked the album more then I didn't, so for that, it gets a 2.75. Liked Songs & Least Favorite: Listed Above

Ugh

I know it's a highly unpopular opinion, but to me, this is their best album. The contrast between the more mellow, swoony tracks and the hard-hitters is what makes it a really pleasant listening experience to me. To be honest, I wasn't sold on this band until I listened to Bossanova. 4 stars

Better with each listen!

Overall not a strong impression. Don’t feel like I need to come back to this album

If 60s surf rockers grew up into corporate middle managers. And it slaps

I started off only liking about every other song, but I thought that we were getting into 4-star territory about halfway through. Unfortunately the end of the album left me unimpressed. Maybe if I come back to this sometime I will like it more, but it's just not my favorite. Best track: "All Over the World"

The Pixies is a band I like, sometimes. They've taken some time to appreciate, from my initial distaste with Surfer Rosa; hilariously, while listening to Bossanova I kept thinking I'd rather have Surfer Rosa. At some point I had to keep reminding myself one song ended and the next had begun. Maybe some time down the road I'll put on more Pixies, and be disappointed that it isn't Bossanova :0 The fact that so many of their musical traits became mainstream in the 90s should be cause for celebration though. Just look at their introduction on Wikipedia- they lay claim to influencing Nirvana, Radiohead, Modest Mouse, the Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer! Woah Complimented this with Pod by Kim Deal’s band the Breeders, released the same year. Definitely some shared musical DNA, it's pretty short but perhaps it could have been here instead of a 4th Frank Black showcase HL: “Velouria”, “All Over the World”, "Ana" February 13, 2025

Something awful this way comes.

huge step down from doolittle

‘Twas cool

Enjoyable if a bit uneven

my favourite part of this album was the square space ad that youtube played inbetween songs

2/5. Not my speed.

Big fan of the Pixies. IMO, this isn't one of their better albums but I think I've listened to this about 10 times with the intention of putting in my review and each time it grew on me a little more. Great band to see live and I've definitely heard Velouria a few times in concerts. A few tunes that stood out include Rock Music, Is She Weird, Down to The well and Stormy Weather. You won't find me saying anything negative about these guys and the concerts have always been a great time. I'll give this album a 3.5 but the bad itself are a 5! 3.5

4 As someone who adores the Pixies, I was admittedly a little surprised to see that this album made the list. The group has two or three albums I would probably give a perfect 5/5 (the ones preceding this), and this is not one of them. In fact, I would probably even go as far as to say that Bossanova is my least favorite from the group’s OG run. Overall, this comes across to me as the most mainstream, radio-friendly offering of their catalogue thus far, and while it still contains solid songwriting and some of the group’s iconic quirks, it never quite fully commits to being weird - and I think we can all agree the Pixies are their best when they’re at their weirdest. That all out of the way, this album still certainly contains some bangers, with Velouria being what I would consider an all-time classic from the group, and Rock Music, Is She Weird, and Down to the Well all being really solid inclusions as well. Despite my earlier nitpicks on the overall sound, I do still genuinely think just about every song here is pretty good, though there is one miss for me - Stormy Weather. I’ve always found the track kind of cheesy, to the point where I might quite possibly list it as my least favorite of theirs (again, just from this era - post-reunion Pixies gave us a lot of crap). For all the knocks I just gave at this, I still think this is a really enjoyable album. As someone who loves the group, I guess I just felt the need to explain what holds this back from being a perfect 5. That original five-album run (counting Pilgrim) was straight fire, and the fact that a ⅘ is as low as I’m willing to go on any release from it is really saying something. I’ll be seeing these guys again for the fourth time this summer (first time with the new gal), and I could not be more excited. I’m dragging a buddy along as well who’s only familiar with Where Is My Mind? - let’s hope we have a convert on our hands.

Ts bangs, lil corny at parts though

okay I’ve always wanted to be someone who likes the pixies, but I haven’t tried very hard. perhaps my manifestation has made me biased, but this rocked me. I l fuck heavy with the surf rock mixed with this nastiness. I listened to this on a power walk and had to physically fight the urge to crawl around on all fours like a beast. that’s an instant 5/5

This album wasn't bad, it just did nothing for me.

NoiseE 2

Ce n’est sûrement pas le meilleur album du groupe. Il n’y a au final pas de gros tube dessus. Mais ça reste quand même bien au dessus de la mêlée, et je suis retombé avec plaisir sur des titres comme “Stormy Weather” (coeur avec les doigts) ou “The Happening”, mais je pourrais en citer plein en fait “Allison”, “Dig for fire”, “Velouria”... Les temps creux sont assez rares au final. Donc c’est un petit 5, parce qu’il y a Doolittle quelque part dans cette liste, et qu’il est bien au dessus, mais c’est pas 4 pour autant, ça reste à part comme musique, comme son, comme ambiance.

Not as good as surfer Rosa or Doolittle. Are 3 pixies lps really needed?

It's a bit different than what I expected, but definitely not bad.

I quite like the album, but I feel like apart from some songs that really hit with me, it's samey and not much special.

Alt rock. Not my thing. Thanks. Bye.

I was a fan in the early to mid 90's and was excited to see how I like Pixies now. I knew lyrics by heart. Needless to say, I liked it. I have a penchant for quirky music and Pixies are just that. They play with rhythm and sounds, strange melodies are a must, their very distorted guitar parts make even the lightest of pop songs feel menacing and filled with emotion. Favourite track have not changed, Veloria, Allison, Is She Weird and Dig for Fire are still SOOOO good.

Did it all start to go downhill here for the pixies? Nothing on the previous albums 2.5*

I first heard Pixies maybe a week or two after I first heard Pavement, swapping with a classmate cassette rips from CD of "Slanted & Enchanted" and "Surfer Rosa/Come On Pilgrim" plus "Trompe Le Monde", which I dug, especially the demented solo on "Vamos", but I preferred Pavement, as their guitars sounded closer to Sonic Youth, whom I already loved, and I could claim to be the first kid in school to have discovered them. A little later I bought "Doolittle", which I also liked, though not as much, and deliberately skipped "Bossanova" as the critics labelled this the weaker one, and I was taking every shortcut I could to building a convincing approximation of taste. So I come to "Bossanova" thirty years later with some hope that I can perform the ultimate validation of my critical development by claiming it's actually the best one, the classic spurned classic. It isn't, but it's still good. The songs have less hook, though "Dig For Fire", "Velouria" and maybe a couple of others threaten to hang around my head later; the production seems both expensive and murky; it feels more like a tilt at a Morricone-soundtrack than a Pixies album; and I think that's pretty cool.

My favorite Pixies album. The production might be a bit polished for some but the songs are really great (and Gil Norton rules anyway). Fantastic

Never listened to The Pixies before but must have caught them at some point on the radio. Trouble with this stuff is that I have heard similar music time and time again and there is nothing to distinguish one group from another. It has been done so many times before on repeat. Don’t get me wrong it’s quite passable but next please. Which will be number 400 so a good one please. 2/5 4/2/25

some bright spots

One or two really awful songs but mostly good ones. Pretty much the MO for the Pixies

Been a fan of Doolittle for a long time but hadn't listened to this record. It's a good one really liked it. Debated between 3 and 4 stars. 3.5 stars

My father in law talks of bars in the 80s that would spin only side 2 of vinyls as the theme of the night. This album would have been perfect for that. It got so much better as it marched on. Every track from “All Over the World” on had something for me to love. Alas, me only liking half of the album keeps it below a 4.

Have loved this album since it came out.

The soundtrack for a dated indie flick.

Fine

This was fine. Not their best work, I didn't think, which begs the question as to why this one was included. Nothing ground breaking, not their biggest album, and judging by the other reviews, hardly anyone here counts it among their favorites.

Was deserving of a better mindframe to listen to

Great stuff.

As a huge Nirvana fan, I know that Kurt was a big fan of the Pixies and they were influential on the band. This album was a lot of fun and it sounded great. Outside of track 2, which I didn’t really vibe with, I thoroughly every track on this album. Nothing was super special but as a whole it worked!

-this has some really good songs damn… it doesn’t hit quite as hard as Surfer Rosa, it def could’ve been cut down a bit. but the highlights are all really good -this was honestly the album that made me want to revisit the Pixies, I feel like I may have skimmed over them too much back in August idk -Favorites are Rock Music, The Happening, and Havelina

A good precursor on what's to come in punk. Listen past the first song 100%

I liked this more than Surfer Rosa

this really grew on me after a few listens. maybe not as outwardly weird or noisy as their earlier stuff, but there's a sinister ambience to this album that's really interesting to me, and there are a lot of really strong songs

It started out weird, but with a vibe that I love (surf rock) the Nirvana connection is not as prominent on this one but still you can get some hints of it. All in all a great album. Maybe Stormy Weather should've been more cooked in the lyrical aspect or put out as a B-side.

Every time I listen to Pixies I have to stop and think, is this the Pixies album I like? They kind of blend together for me. Anyway, better than Surfer Rosa, but still prefer Doolittle probably. Wish I could give 3.5.

Pixies have always had a way of blending chaos and melody into something uniquely their own, and Bossanova is no exception. While it might not be as raw or unpredictable as Surfer Rosa or Doolittle, it still delivers some incredible moments, with a surf-rock edge that sets it apart from their earlier work. The album leans heavily into spacey, atmospheric sounds, but what really stands out to me is the guitar, it’s just fantastic throughout. Joey Santiago's guitar work on Bossanova is sharp, creative, and drenched in reverb, giving the album a hazy, cinematic feel. Tracks like “Cecilia Ann” and “Rock Music” hit hard with raw riffs, while “Velouria” and “The Happening” explore dreamy textures. The spot-on guitar tone elevates the record throughout. Black Francis' vocals are wild yet more controlled, blending yelps with restraint to match the album's vibe. His contrast with Kim Deal’s harmonies adds depth, shining on tracks like “Is She Weird” and “Allison.” The album’s polished production keeps the Pixies' off-kilter energy intact. A clean mix highlights tight drumming and melodic bass, ensuring even the weirder tracks feel cohesive and well-balanced. Bossanova leans even more into abstract lyrics, with Black Francis’ surreal style feeling vaguer than usual. While this detached approach suits the album’s aesthetic, it lacks some of the sharp storytelling of earlier records. Bossanova isn’t my favorite Pixies album, but it’s a fantastic listen. The top-tier guitar work, crisp production, and spacey surf-rock vibe give it a unique identity. It’s more polished than earlier records, losing some raw intensity but gaining atmospheric depth. A solid 4.2/5, especially for the guitar.

Yeah I think I love the Pixies

I can't help but imagine how 15 year old me would have thought of this album and how it would have influenced my aesthetic and musical tastes. I liked this band back then but I only ever listned to Surfer Rosa and Doolitle because I liked fight club and it made me think of homosexuality. Wish Kim Deal had more vocal preformances on it

pleasant, forgettable.

8/10 My suspicion behind the mild acclaim behind this album can probably be answered by me listening to this back to back with Surfer Rosa. There’s not much of a drop in quality at all, in fact I’d say it pretty much deserves to be respected as an end of a great trilogy, but it’s obvious that people may have been disappointed by the peak that they reached on Doolittle, and I can’t really say I don’t understand that, no songs on here can really beat the highs on Doolittle or Surfer Rosa, but I still had a fun listen to this, it’s Pixies doing what Pixies do best. Super Mario R

Velouria feels like a song I've heard somewhere before. Feels very 90s and I am here for it. The rest of the album felt a little boring to me. It was pretty decent rock music, but nothing that really gripped me. Down-the-middle 3.

A 90s rock record if I ever heard one. Pixies certainly have their own unique mystique and charm to their music, which explains their cult following. The music is in your face, but well composed. They certainly set themselves apart in the genre. Solid record.

My 2nd Pixies album. Not as noisy as their debut, but still doesn't do anything for me. Can't really tell why this doesn't appeal to me.

At one point in my life, when I had such a thing as a favourite band, Pixies were it. I hadn't listened to this in full in many years, though Allison and Velouria pop into my head on a regular basis, not least when i meet someone called Allison. Heard in full, it is still great and it might not lose a star if it didn't come after Surfer Rosa and Doolittle, but it doesn't quite hit those heights.

Pretty dang good. I don’t know if any of the songs on this album will still be played 100 years from now like some of their other classic songs, but this album is super solid.

Hey, you know who gave me this album for Christmas? Santy Claus! I do love Pixies, but I will say while I enjoy this one (and thank you Santa for bringing it to me) it’s not my favorite, I think the previous Pixies products are superior. But this is full of really really goodness.

It’s got to be hard to try to keep up the quality of their previous two albums. And they didn’t. Still a really good album, though. Despite my rating, this could not be on this list, I think. Surfer Rosa and Doolittle are a good enough representation, right? Two of the best albums of all time? Why push it. Maybe could have freed up a slot for the Presidents of the United States of America.

Siento que no sé qué comentar. Me gustó? Si? Tengo que escucharlo otra vez? Mmmm probablemente? Nota: 3.0

Straight ahead rock. Did not do anything for me. I think it's simple and boring. Not for me.

This one wasn’t as good as Doolittle for me personally, but this was still a great time. The tracks feel a little weaker than some of the hits from Doolittle, but they are still very catchy and have the band’s charm. Velouria and Is She Weird especially are earworms. And it feels like the perfect transition between the 80’s and the 90’s, carrying the hard arena guitar sound from the prior decade and the more experimental, weird sound from the latter decade. It’s not the peak Pixies, but it is still the Pixies. Favorite track: Valouria Other hits: Is She Weird, Dig for Fire, Stormy Weather, Havalina, Allison

Album #100 and I really liked this one, not a Pixies album I'm familiar with. Has the quiet loud quiet elements of their first 2 records but the sound seems bigger, a really good listen from start to finish

This was more fun than I imagined. I’ve always felt kinda weird about not knowing their stuff as someone who’s lived in Boston for 20 years, but I think I do actually know their stuff, I just might not have realized it was them. And this isn’t even their “best” album.

It's not Doolittle but it is terrific. Some fantastic songs on this one.

Pretty basic background music.

All pixies stuff sounds the same but it's still good

3.5

Whoa. The Pixies. I’m surprised they didn’t just make up the entire list. I like quite a few of their songs. Interested to see how this one plays out and if I can finally ascend to the final plane of nerd euphoria. I’m ready RYM and r/music. Take me upon your gentle wings to the promised land. Nick Cave and Tom Yorke will greet me with open arms. Alright. I’ve heard this somewhere it feels like. Decent intro. Nothing crazy, nothing grating. Not bad. Heaviness!!!! Oh sweet Jesus it’s beautiful. Even if it’s ironic, this is a cool song. As a critique of loud rock or otherwise this is fun. They write nice songs. The eerie synth running under the whirring guitars and the well sung vocal refrain are all elements of another good song. Great alt rock/pop-rock track here. Even get a little gallop in there. Basically an interlude, but highly entertaining. Is she weird?? Gee whiz I sure hope so. I pray for weird every time I open this browser. A lot of repetition here, but I still love it. Incredible attention to detail in these songs. This one is less to my taste, but we’re in a pretty great spot still. Wow. This is one of the best ones so far. So ahead of its time as well. This is the stuff that Weezer would emulate years later. A clear progenitor of 90’s alt rock. So bloody cool. That’s the thing. It’s interesting and musical, but it feels fresh to me, even now. There are elements that reach into arena rock choruses which isn’t my thing, but 90% of this track rules too. Cool, heavy, fun. I have a ranch I call Number 52 that you CAN see. This was a lie. I don’t have a ranch. This song starts heavy and continues into another excellent low-key alt rock song that doesn’t shy away from making sound. That’s the difference between quiet music and music with restraint. Anyway. Another win. A let up. Let off?? Whatever. It’s still really good, I just can’t say it’s a highlight. This is crazy. Why do I love every song. The screeching, the lyrics, even if they’re only two bloody words, the drive. This record keep impressing. Hmm. The only grating track so far. That’s crazy. One grating moment. Nice, ballad-esque closer. There is nothing wrong with this album. Not a track passed with me thinking it was bad and I’d say all but one passed with me thinking “that was great.” I don’t know how this band is so popular, because they’re truly excellent. The music is accessible and welcoming while having an alternative edge as well as a downright aggressive tone at times. It was hard to formulate praise over and over. I am a much more eloquent hater. There’s almost a guilt about rating an album highly that hasn’t been pre-ordained as one of the “perfect albums” but I truly believe there are no objective truths in art enjoyment. This is exactly what I was hoping to discover. With a half point deducted for the slight monochromatic nature of this record, this is almost perfect. I thought this would be a more poetic moment. I thought it would be my best review and the words would flow as they never had before. While that might not be true, I have an album to return to again and again. 4.5 HIGHLIGHTS: Rock Music, Allison, Is She Weird, All Over the World, Down to the Well, The Happening, Hang Wire

Pixies har altid mest været Surfer Rosa, og Doolittle for mig. Der er momenter på det her album som jeg kan værtsætte, men kvaliteten er bare ikke lige så høj.

Pixies vil ofte alt muligt på deres albums. Det kan give nogle mega spændende albums med den tilgang. I dette tilfælde bliver det sådan lidt Hit ‘n Miss. Nogle numre fungere mega godt. Andre tiltaler mig mindre. Standout tracks: - Cecilia Ann - Rock Music - Is She Weird - Down To The Well

The sum is better than the parts on this alt rock classic

Some good tracks, would I listen regularly, probably not but I don't mind the old Pixies.

interesting album, different to other pixies albums

Pixies > Sonic Youth. I listened to this album 3 times, so I clearly don’t hate it. That being said, I don’t think it’s amazing. Probably 3.5 stars.

Great album, great band. I really should have paid more attention to them in the 90s when I was falling in love with many similar bands, but they didn't get as much exposure here in the UK. I like this album lots, it feels comfortable, like slipping on a favourite pair of boots.

сука, я сказал что средняк, душевно но однообразно

I feel like the first two Pixies albums were better but this is a good album with a few meh songs. I would give this a 4.75 stars

Probably their third best album. That said, it's still really good. It's a solid four. Pixies were all class. Innovative, imaginative, cool. Four stars.

Day381 - i’m becoming a pixies fan

4 songs in - exactly what i expected it to be based on the era, artwork and band. Enjoying it but very easy listening pop rock... like i walk into Cheapo and they're spinning this for sure while i sift through the carly rae jepsen records 8 songs in - i listened to a lot of music that was derivative of this while growing up because my brother thought he was edgy so this isn't really doing much for me. While i don't think it's bad by any means, it so easily gets lost in the noise for me. With another listen or two, i feel like i might pick out more to enjoy but currently it's feeling very one note. With that last note being said, I feel like this will be a solid 4 star album from me in the end since I can tell if i was paying a bit closer attention i'd be really into it. Down To The Well .. liking this song

this started and i just immediately said “absolutely.” very much my shit. obsessed with Allison!! wonder who that diva was… all over the world!!! let’s gooooo girlllsss So different than the songs i previously knew the pixies for!! this album sounds like so many of the artists i listen to today it’s so fun to see the influence!!!

2/5

Somewhere between 3 and 4, but I already gave Coldplay 3 so I have to do 4 now.

I didn't know I was a Pixies fan but wow, now I'd say I definitely am. I was pretty familiar with other 90s grunge but just never looked into these guys. Saved a bunch of songs and will be back. Really happy that I was surprised!

I still don't like the Pixies. I don't mind some of the tracks (Cecilia Ann and Velouria) but I just can't get enthused.

A start I wasn’t to sure on turned into a great album! Loved it!

Nice blend of catchy hooks and edgy songs.

Хрень

Heavier than expected

not as good as Doolittle but, Havalina

The Pixies continue to rock with the LOUDquietLOUD as Frank Black widens his lyrical scope to the alien.

It’s good, the Pixies bring always bring it.

“Rock Music” will never get old! It’s definitely one of my go-to tracks when I need a pick me up. As for the rest of the album, it’s solid. This one feels more polished than their previous releases, and it might just be their most cohesive and consistent effort up to this point.

Bouncy pop, guitar driven. Down to the Well is good.

Everything about this is top tier for me.

I love the instrumental that opens it. A nice thesis statement of sorts. I might like their first couple of albums more, but this is still some quality stuff from one of my favorite bands. Good loud music, good lyrics, good frenzied apocalyptic mindset.

Favorite tracks: Velouria, Is She Weird, All Over The World, Dig For Fire, Down To The Well, The Happening Aah this is just so fun to listen to! I don't know how to describe how this music makes me feel... it matches an aesthetic that resonates with me. A little silly, a little grungy. I want to live in its world. Does that make sense? I'm surely biased because I already love the Pixies, though I'm less familiar with this album. Who cares! 5 stars, I love this.

I dig it.

This is cool. More punk than dolittle. Properly angsty.

After Surfa Rosa and Doolittle, I did wonder whether the Pixies could pull three absolutely amazing albums out of the hat - and they did. It’s all there - the growl of Frank Black, the accompanying harmonies of Kim Deal, the guitars of Joey Santiago - and it just works. The Pixies were, and remain, the GOAT.

Forgettable

The song "Here comes your man" - I had no idea the pixies sang this. I like it. But it's not on this album.

My second Pixies album on this list. This one was more polished and coherent, yet not quite as interesting. It took a few listens for it to click, but it's a vibe.

I LOVE the Pixies! This album in particular brings me back to the end of me living in Seattle and the transition of moving back to CA. Definitely a staple album in my life and a significant band as well!

Great!

Refreshing and energetic.

Classic. Not outdated, one of the albums I'll listen again.

i LOVE Cecilla Ann. One of the best opening tracks to an album I know. I have all the pixies albums digitally, but do not own any physically. I need to change this. This album is, and always has been fantastic, and it is not even their best album, but it is just one standout track after another. 4.5 stars rounded up

I like the indie rock sound, and would have probably been really into it in 1990. But now it just sounds familiar to me.

An absolute masterpiece of music. A combination of catchy melodies with sharp (but not too sharp) guitar sounds, characteristic of Pixies. Undoubtedly the best album of this band. You can listen to it in any circumstances and it will never get boring.

underrated pixies album

Their foray into Talking Heads style indie-funk on Dig for Fire is welcome, but other than that it feels a bit watered down. Misses the wit and zany humour of their EP and first two albums.

Well what can I say about this? A group of talented musicians on the whole producing some good music. There is of course one particular track that stands out. I really can't understand the point of the second track (rock music). They could be saying we can play properly, but we can do this if we like. Why bother. Or it could be saying really we are the angry youth (pretentious twats). It really serves no purpose and does you no credit. That said the rest of the album is quite passable 3

I should like Pixies really. Sometimes I think I do. Then I listen to this album and I wonder why. Just a bit dreary really. The high points weren’t very high at all. Not their finest work.

Pixies' third album is a polished affair compared to their previous 2 efforts. Still not what I'd call full on mainstream, but just enough oddness to keep them from becoming a huge band back then. As far as I'm concerned it is the start of a downwards spiral for them. Well, there was only one way to go after making two of the finest albums of the 1980's.

Incredible.

musicalmente non mi è dispiaciuto, ma non mi ha colpito in generale. Non ho nemmeno trovato una canzone per ora memorabile.

Going back and adding reviews for the couple albums that I didn't early on. But re-listening to the album first to collect my thoughts. Kinda understanding why I didn't write a review previously. Just don't got a ton to say about it. It's not as good as Doolittle which was basically my memory of why I rated it the way I did. Will say, it does explore different sounds throughout that Doolittle doesn't, for example the very first song Cecilia Ann being a kinda western sounding surf rock song, and I appreciate that. This album is also produced a lot dirtier and noisier than I remember Doolittle being, which I like (Rock Music being a good example of that). Overall, re-listening to this album has allowed me to appreciate it more, and am gonna bump my rating up from a 3 to a 4.

As a non-Pixies fan, I can see some qualities on this album that may sound much better for those who like them more than I do, even if it does not sound exactly like I expected.

Not a fan de los pixies la vdd

fine, but nothing that really stood out to me.

Was very pleased to see this pop up. I mean it's no Doolittle for me but still excellent. It's funny how different style wise this is compared to Doolittle only a year apart. Not massively so. Hard to put my finger on. Just slamming songs, catchy riffs, loved it

Yeah it's great stuff. I never really listen to Pixies but they are damn good

This was ok but not enough to really grab my attention. I like Pixies yes I do, but this one is just meh.

No regrets. Bosssnova is the perfect blend of peak 80’s and welcome to the 90’s rock weirdness. Beginning to end this album is fun and quirky. Well done Pixie pals.

Fine

I can see the appeal, but it doesent quite capture me.

Good but a tad formula following. Surf/space rock written in the studio. First two are way better. Velouria good though

Started heavier than I'm used to the Pixies being, but overall still entertaining album. I think others make for a better album if someone needed a where should I start kind of situation

Perhaps not as good as Doolittle, but it's a brilliant and cohesive album in its own right. I think I also generally like rock songs about aliens/scifi stuff -- Bowie, Radiohead etc. The "demented surf rock" also chimes with Inherent Vice by Thomas Pynchon which I just read and loved (not seen the film adaptation).

some were pretty good, a lot faded into each other. for now not really my style, but i thought the intro idea was cool

Loud and ready to rock. Really gets your blood pumping in the morning

Day 0006/1001 of One Album a Day Enjoyable pretty much all the way through but nothing in particular really blew me away. Looking forward to hearing more of the Pixies stuff frfr Fav tracks: Cecilia Ann / Dig for Fire Bad tracks: Rock Music

yet another album on here where I'd rather the singer kept quiet

Wowzers, talk about a great old time!

This has some good grooves but I couldn't shake the overall "smashing a tambourine on the mic" sound of the production it was just tiring to listen to. It had a bit of the grunge wall of noise but it cooled down by the end of the album. These guys are also one of those musicians for musicians. They’re inspiring and probably made a path for future acts, but somewhat bland themselves.

It wasn't as good as I was expecting. And I still don't like the vocals.

for whatever reason, the pixies never really clicked with me, but this album is pretty good.

Some gold here, Jerry! Some gold!

I do not prefer the pixies

Maybe it's my expectations speaking for me, but for an album with that name, I expected more, much more. The worst problem with "Bossanova" is not that it's the generic of the generic of the generic of the alt rock of its time, but the simple fact that its songs are completely forgettable. It pains me to say this because the album has a good production, but unfortunately that doesn't support the fact that 10 seconds later I had already forgotten what I heard. Regrettable.

I might be incorrect about this but I got a lot of Weezer vibes from this album. Favouirte Songs: Velouria, Is She Weird, Ana, The Happening. Least Favourite Songs: Rock Music, Allison.

#448. I can see Surfer Rosa and Doolittle being on this list, but compared to those two, this is a step down as far as one's desire to listen to it goes. 3/5: it's alright. Song added to playlist: Havalina I've created a playlist on Spotify that consists of the best and/or my favorite song from each of the albums in this book. This list can be found here if you are interested: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MAXDGLWlwLkFLb8veGfkA?si=FqkQQPgZTFWG0jAUJXLFZA&utm_source=copy-link

If your goal is to travel from 80’s rick to 90’s grunge/rock, this album makes it clear that you must last the Pixies checkpoint. You might even take a long detour or have yourself a long stay. This album is full of sweet hooks covered in hazy instrumental melodies, often singing whistfully about some unattainable girl or situation. Definitely not bossanova though.

Cool Pixies album. 3/5

Joa gut

Not really feeling this

J'en vois les qualités, mais c'est vraiment pas un style qui me parle

très bon album, je connaissais déjà quelques morceaux mais c'est la première fois que j'écoute ce disque dans sa totalité (cela vaut pour toute œuvre des Pixies d'ailleurs). En général je ne suis pas le plus grand amateur des Pixies, mais cette fois ci je dois avouer que j'ai bien aimé l'écoute. Un album plein d'énergie, de force, mais aussi de douceur. Des titres également très planant qui te mettent vraiment dedans. Coups de cœur : - Cecilia Ann - Velouria - Is she Weird - Ana

The Pixies is always going to be among my favorites. Something about them in general, their energy and willingness to do their own thing. I think the Pixies are one of those bands that would benefit from a greatest hits (if they don't have one, which is unlikely), because many of these songs were first time listens for me which makes it harder for me to objectively rate, as I often need a few plays to feel out a song I never heard. Otherwise it is pretty great, as usual for this band.

Maybe not as iconic as Doolittle, but their sound is so unique and exciting

pretty meh

3.75

Flows really well, a solid offering. Only missing memorable hooks. 4.2

Pretty cool, you could tell they influenced Nirvana and others

The got my attention right around Velouria

no

mais um álbum do pixies que eu achei ok, mas não bom guitarrada bacana, mas ainda falta um tempero

surf rock pra gente esquisita. esse tem umas guitarra boa demais vsf. acho esse QUASE no mesmo patamar segundo album deles (que ainda está por vir). mas porra, é bem melhor que o surfer rosa, na minha opinião. é mais centrado no que se propõe e envelheceu muito bem. velouria e the happening são ABSURDAS demais

# 385 : They've done a pretty decent job, a bit screamy in parts, but a good album overall. Solid, fun, and creative alt rock. I think the whole of the album was a little greater than the some of its parts; none of the songs themselves stood out to me significantly, but the album as a whole was kind of cool.

This one is the actual 3 stars. I would be more likely to listen to this than the ramones record. Not bad, but ultimately inoffensive

Great, particularly enjoyed Rock Music and Dog For Fire

recht lärmig und eig nöd so min musiggschmack, aber ich finds iwie no geil.

Täsyin kuunneltavaa musaa ja helppo pyöräyttää läpi. Kuuntelsinko loopilla, en todellakaan.

Aika perus-ok 2,5*

Of all the original Pixies albums, this is probably the one I've spent the least amount of time with. Released on the heels of their breakthrough, Doolittle, this one is less "punchy" and warmer in tone. The bass dominates on most tracks, creating a fuzzy boundary within which everything else plays out. The run from Is She Weird to All Over the World is fantastic. Is She Weird is one of my favorite songs that they produced. Thrumming bass with tight songwriting that is just catchy as hell. Ana drops into what I can best describe as downtempo surf-jazz, with clear surf guitar bleeding a slow progression; all complemented by airy vocals. Then there is All Over the World which pulls closer to the unpolished tones of Doolittle and Surfer Rosa with some wonderful blistering guitar interludes between polished segments. Down To The Well is another classic. Love the weird high pitched alien sounds that are buried in the mix -- delightfully bizarre. Sum total I really enjoy this album. While it doesn't hold the same level of appeal to me as Sufer Rosa or Doolittle, it still scratches a certain itch and truly that run from Is She Weird > All Over the World is among the best on record I've heard in a while. In my eyes this straddles high 4 / low 5 territory. Like a 9.0

This album notably had no bossanova tracks.

Woah Cecilia Ann to start if off was an absolute jam...unfortunately that was the high point of this album. Didn't dislike this album it just didn't do much for me. There was some cool rock aspects to it but it was just a bit boring. Cecilia Ann is going on my snowboarding playlist though. I can't wait to get reckless through some trees when that comes on

I feel like I should like the Pixies more than I actually do. There are great aspects of songs but something rubs me the wrong way on a bunch too. Velouria rules though. Elvis Costello's Allison > Pixies Allison. Is She Weird was weirdly awesome. Idk if I was listening more to this than the others or in a different mood but I really enjoyed this. Weird but with some cool instrumentals.

7/10

i can understand why someone would consider this inferior to Doolittle (it is), but i don't really think it's that much of a step down. in fact, i think you could slot a few of the cuts on here into Doolittle and most people wouldn't even notice -- what's even changed? they do surf riffs sometimes? the snare is a bit gated? it's still the same band that made "Hey" and "Gouge Away". what's the crime, not being "Doolittle"? They already made that album! i think there's maybe a few slow bits, like "Ana" and "Blown Away", but i don't think anything's gone wrong other than some songs being a bit less memorable than the constant hookfest of the last album. Pixies docked their surfboard-ship on the station they built with the hull duct taped together and the engine sputtering, but it still runs, dammit.

Pixies were my absolute favourite band in my late teens. I must have played this album thousands of times on my walkman going to and from school. I probably played it even more than Doolittle. This is a bigger and slicker sounding album - that's the surfrock influences at work - but it is just as varied. I think that's what I liked about the band foremost: they did angry shout-y stuff, grungy and intense songs, more poppy tracks, fast ones, slow ones. I am easily bored. Listening to the Pixies I am not.

Cecilia Ann Velouria Dig for Fire

Good, but not great. I’d add a few tracks to a playlist but would choose Doolittle or Surfa Rosa for a Pixies full album experience.

Not bad but I would not want to listen to that again

Pretty good, better than I thought it'd be.

Theoratically i would like it but meh

Soft

Surfer Rosa and Doolittle are the essence of Pixies, as any fule no. I was familiar with Trompe La Monde, though not this. It’s fine. But did nothing to change my mind

Listened before!

Not bossanova and forgettable to boot.

Every. Single. Song. 10/10.

Allison / Dig for Fire / Velouria are all top drawer

Another great Pixies album. I really regret not giving Surfer Rosa 5*, to distinguish that it is better. But, this is still a banger with quite a distinct cohesive sound rather than particular stand-out anthems. Velouria was the first pixies song that I downloaded on Napster, so holds a special place in my heart.

rad

It’s real good but it gets a 3 because I know the pixies are capable of much more than this.

not the best from the pixies (it’s still pretty damn good though)

Better than I thought it would be. Not my bag, but I have to admit some of the tracks are very good. I'll give it four stars.

This was interesting, if a bit confusing by the album title. I think that overall, I enjoyed the album - solid instrumentals and vocal work. I do feel like it got a bit samey throughout though. 'Is She Weird' was my fave.

My 1001 album generator journey started off with Pixies' Surfer Rosa, and after listening to Bossanova, I have to ask myself, "How much late 80s/early 90s surfer rock do we need?" This album has a couple of songs I found myself bobbing my head to, but nothing that had me scrambling to punch that "like" button. In fact, I went back to read my very first review, and I feel like the same complaints I had of their debut album are here as well. It feels like this is just an inferior version of what I've already heard from them, and most notably without any of their hit songs

3.4.

Personal enjoyment: 4/5 Relevance to this list: 3/5

Pretty cool but mostly misses, velouria song is my fave

Nothing on this for me, even though I’ve listened around 10 times. I do like some tracks on surfer rosa though

Nothing but love for this album.

Mid range indie punk stuff. Not heard much Pixies before, and now I probably won’t bother.

I've never quite got the appeal of Pixies, this album mostly feels like "surf rock on valium" and mostly just glazes over me - sorry to all the die hard fans out there, but this is a resounding mneh from me. Also Black Francis' voice just winds me up.

I expected to like this more than I did

This was fine, but nothing special. I lump them with a band like Sleater-Kinney with both having much bigger, more passionate fanbases than I suspect they deserved.

There’s a reason people only listen to the two Pixies albums before this

It's more interesting than most rock from the era. I'm second guessing myself, because I think I like it more than my initial reaction. It's ultimately enough to make me want to listen to it again, so I guess it's on the higher end for this project.

My least favorite Pixies album, but still a banger.

Great!

Eh, Doolittle is better

Sprach mich irgendwie nicht an.

The Pixies record a mellow Western soundtrack. It is great, but still has some filler songs. I absolutely love "Velouria", by the way.

Good album, but not my favorite of theirs

Cool rock songs, not my cup of tea, but the craft is there and I can appreciate it

Gylle

Voksede på mig. Kan høre inspirationen de har givet andre bands som Weezer, Nirvana, måske pulp osv

This got me into a Pixies mod this weekend and I relistened to the first four albums a couple times. So so good but the drop off between the first two is definitely noticeable. Still a generational run.

It's a fun and dynamic album, but it's not my favourite of the Pixies. Nice to see them on this list though