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Pixies at the BBC

Pixies · 1998

35 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock

A frenetic collection of live performances that encapsulate the Pixies' raw energy and eclectic sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of raw energy
  • for energetic gatherings
  • ideal for quick listening breaks
  • frantic pace keeps you engaged

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, immersive albums
  • seek polished studio recordings

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'Pixies at the BBC' came after the band's initial breakup in 1993 and their subsequent reunion. This album features live recordings from various BBC sessions, showcasing earlier work while reintroducing the band's signature chaotic style to a new generation. It served as a bridge between their influential past and their renewed presence in the late '90s alternative scene.
Stylistic neighbors
The Breeders· Sonic Youth· Weezer

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Wild Honey Pie 1:51
  • 2 There Goes My Gun 1:24
  • 3 Dead 1:29
  • 4 Subbacultcha 2:08
  • 5 Manta Ray 2:14
  • 6 Is She Weird 2:52
  • 7 Ana 2:14
  • 8 Down to the Well 2:31
  • 9 Wave of Mutilation 2:22
  • 10 Letter to Memphis 2:32
  • 11 Levitate Me 2:18
  • 12 Caribou 3:18
  • 13 Monkey Gone to Heaven 2:57
  • 14 Hey 3:17
  • 15 In Heaven (Lady in the Radiator Song) 1:49

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