Doolittle is undoubtedly the greatest indie rock album of all time by one of the most influential bands, the Pixies. It is important to ask where modern music would be without them. In a world without the Pixies, there would be no Nirvana, Radiohead, Weezer, Pearl Jam, or countless other bands. To understand what makes a great album, you have to look to the cover first. The imagery of the monkey with a halo can be traced back to the seventh track, Monkey Gone to Heaven, representing the song’s title. Also in the song, the lyrics “if man is five, then the devil is six, and if the devil is six, then God is seven” can be heard. This is illustrated by the three large numbers that decorate the cover of Doolittle. A fourth smaller number can be found in the lower right corner. This can be traced back to the eleventh track, No 13 Baby. It is clear that by looking at the cover’s representative imagery, you are going to be dealing with a phenomenal album. The mixture of Frank Black's manic singing and Kim Deal's (who I like to consider the greatest female bassist of all time) ingenious bass lines are what really make up the album. The lyrics aren't shy to taboo topics like mutilation, Biblical stories, and death. Doolittle offers a nice array of moods, like the danceability of Debaser and the angst of Gouge Away. It's hard to listen to this album and not be addicted to it. Although they didn't last long, the Pixies have left their mark on music history and they will never be forgotten. All the tracks are exquisite, however, I have my favorites and least favorites. Favorites: Gouge Away, Debaser, Hey Least Favorites: Silver, Tame, Crackity Jones