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The Night the Zombies Came

Pixies · 2024

39 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock

A frenetic blend of gritty guitar riffs and surreal lyrics, channeling a playful yet haunting energy.

Why this album works

'The Night the Zombies Came' has generated significant buzz within the indie rock community, debuting at number 5 on the Billboard Alternative Albums chart. Critics have noted its return to form, praising its experimental edge while drawing comparisons to their influential early works, thus reaffirming Pixies' enduring legacy in alternative rock.
Career context
Released on January 1, 2024, 'The Night the Zombies Came' marks Pixies' first album in nearly a decade, following their 2014 comeback record 'Indie Cindy'. This release finds the band exploring new creative territories while maintaining their signature sound, showcasing their evolution after years of lineup stability and dedicated touring.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Primrose 2:35
  • 2 You’re So Impatient 2:08
  • 3 Jane (The Night the Zombies Came) Standout 2:52
  • 4 Chicken 4:22
  • 5 Hypnotised Standout 3:04
  • 6 Johnny Good Man 3:28
  • 7 Motoroller 2:42
  • 8 I Hear You Mary 3:13
  • 9 Oyster Beds 2:09
  • 10 Mercy Me 3:54
  • 11 Ernest Evans 2:42
  • 12 Kings of the Prairie 2:55
  • 13 The Vegas Suite 3:43

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