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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • frenetic bursts of energy
  • sing-along moments with friends
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • quick hits for short sessions
  • nostalgic anthems for road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, steady rhythms
  • seek long immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
The Breeders· Sonic Youth· Weezer

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 3:21
  • 5 Debaser 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? 3:51
  • 15 Velouria 3:40
  • 16 Gouge Away 2:43
  • 17 Monkey Gone to Heaven 2:56

Disc 2

  • 1 Debaser 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 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? 3:36
  • 19 Ed Is Dead 2:52
  • 20 Vamos 4:34
  • 21 Tony’s Theme 2:27

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