Death to the Pixies
Pixies · 1997
103 min · 38 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock
A frenetic blend of raw energy and melodic hooks that epitomizes the Pixies' alternative rock legacy.
Why this album works
- Best for
- frenetic bursts of energy sing-along moments with friends wave-like pacing with peaks
- Context
- Released in 1997, 'Death to the Pixies' is a compilation album marking the band's reunion after their initial breakup in 1993. This collection showcases their influential work from 1987 to 1991, encapsulating their rise to prominence in the indie rock scene. At this point, the Pixies were re-establishing their presence and legacy in music after a significant hiatus.
- If you like
- alternative rock, indie rock
Death to the Pixies is an album by Pixies, released in 1997. A frenetic blend of raw energy and melodic hooks that epitomizes the Pixies' alternative rock legacy. 'Death to the Pixies' achieved notable commercial success, reaching number 6 on the UK Albums Chart and solidifying the band's impact on alternative rock. The album also played a critical role in introducing a new generation to the Pixies' sound, influencing countless artists and movements within the genre. Its release was well-received by critics, further affirming the band's significance in the music landscape. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Death to the Pixies sound like?
A frenetic blend of raw energy and melodic hooks that epitomizes the Pixies' alternative rock legacy. Rooted in alternative rock and indie rock.
What makes Death to the Pixies by Pixies notable?
'Death to the Pixies' achieved notable commercial success, reaching number 6 on the UK Albums Chart and solidifying the band's impact on alternative rock. The album also played a critical role in introducing a new generation to the Pixies' sound, influencing countless artists and movements within the genre. Its release was well-received by critics, further affirming the band's significance in the music landscape. Released in 1997, 'Death to the Pixies' is a compilation album marking the band's reunion after their initial breakup in 1993. This collection showcases their influential work from 1987 to 1991, encapsulating their rise to prominence in the indie rock scene. At this point, the Pixies were re-establishing their presence and legacy in music after a significant hiatus.
Who is Death to the Pixies for?
Death to the Pixies works well if you're into frenetic bursts of energy, sing-along moments with friends and wave-like pacing with peaks.
How many songs are on Death to the Pixies?
Death to the Pixies has 38 tracks, running approximately 103 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Cecilia Ann 2:06
- 2 Planet of Sound 2:06
- 3 Tame 1:56
- 4 Here Comes Your Man Standout 3:21
- 5 Debaser Standout 2:51
- 6 Wave of Mutilation 2:04
- 7 Dig for Fire 3:02
- 8 Caribou 3:14
- 9 Holiday Song 2:14
- 10 Nimrod’s Son 2:17
- 11 U‐Mass 3:00
- 12 Bone Machine 3:05
- 13 Gigantic 3:08
- 14 Where Is My Mind? Standout 3:51
- 15 Velouria 3:40
- 16 Gouge Away 2:43
- 17 Monkey Gone to Heaven 2:56
Disc 2
- 1 Debaser Standout 2:55
- 2 Rock Music 1:51
- 3 Broken Face 1:21
- 4 Isla de Encanta 1:42
- 5 Hang Wire 1:59
- 6 Dead 2:30
- 7 Into the White 3:30
- 8 Monkey Gone to Heaven 2:58
- 9 Gouge Away 2:53
- 10 Here Comes Your Man Standout 3:12
- 11 Allison 1:15
- 12 Hey 3:54
- 13 Gigantic 3:26
- 14 Crackity Jones 1:35
- 15 Something Against You 1:46
- 16 Tame 2:05
- 17 Wave of Mutilation 3:05
- 18 Where Is My Mind? Standout 3:36
- 19 Ed Is Dead 2:52
- 20 Vamos 4:34
- 21 Tony’s Theme 2:27
Release Date
January 1, 1997
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
103 min 17 sec
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