Indie Cindy
Pixies · 2014
45 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A blend of jagged guitar riffs and haunting melodies that evoke nostalgia while pushing forward into new sonic territories.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bagboy — This track combines dynamic shifts and catchy hooks, embodying the Pixies' signature style while introducing modern production techniques.
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Greens and Blues — With its contrasting soft verses and explosive chorus, this song encapsulates the emotional highs and lows characteristic of Pixies' songwriting.
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Indie Cindy — The title track serves as a manifesto for the album, blending surreal lyrics with an infectious rhythm that reflects the band's unique charm.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends familiar Pixies elements with new influences, resulting in a varied but sometimes disjointed experience.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a faster tempo that shifts the energy.
- Several tracks employ layered guitar textures, with contrasting clean and distorted tones creating a dynamic soundscape.
- The album includes moments of abrupt transitions between sections, particularly in 'Blue Eyed Hexe', which disrupts expected song structures.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo exploration
- surreal imagery for daydreaming
- gritty energy for casual listening
- melodic hooks for sing-alongs
- consistent flow for focused sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced excitement
- seek standalone hit tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks a successful return after a long hiatus, showcasing continued creativity.
- Themes
- nostalgic reunion· modern surrealism· jagged guitar landscapes
- Career context
- Released in 2014, Indie Cindy marked the Pixies' first studio album since their breakup in 1993. This album emerged after a series of reunion tours, showcasing the band’s attempt to reconnect with their roots while navigating the contemporary music landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Breeders· Sonic Youth· Weezer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What Goes Boom 3:32
- 2 Greens and Blues 3:47
- 3 Indie Cindy 4:41
- 4 Bagboy 4:53
- 5 Magdalena 318 3:26
- 6 Silver Snail 3:29
- 7 Blue Eyed Hexe 3:11
- 8 Ring the Bell 3:35
- 9 Another Toe in the Ocean 3:46
- 10 Andro Queen 3:23
- 11 Snakes 3:45
- 12 Jaime Bravo 4:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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