2008, 4AD
VINYL FORMAT. This classic album is available on vinyl for the first time in years. Pressed on audiophile quality 180-gram vinyl.
"...Gil Norton's spacious, reverb-heavy production makes the Pixies sound like a Martian bar band, which fits the cover of the Surftones' 'Cecilia Ann' and the glorious, shimmering closer 'Havalina' perfectly. On the theremin-driven 'Velouria,' science fiction imagery displaces Francis' penchant for fetishistic lyrics; next to the token kinky song 'Down to the Well's tired sound, it's a refreshing change. The similarly cryptic 'All Over the World' and alien abduction tale 'The Happening' add to the sci-fi feel. Quirky pop songs like 'Allison,' a tribute to jazz cool-cat Mose Allison, and 'Dig for Fire,' Francis' self-professed Talking Heads homage, heighten Bossanova's playful, slightly off-kilter vibe..." - All Music Guide
"...Gil Norton's spacious, reverb-heavy production makes the Pixies sound like a Martian bar band, which fits the cover of the Surftones' 'Cecilia Ann' and the glorious, shimmering closer 'Havalina' perfectly. On the theremin-driven 'Velouria,' science fiction imagery displaces Francis' penchant for fetishistic lyrics; next to the token kinky song 'Down to the Well's tired sound, it's a refreshing change. The similarly cryptic 'All Over the World' and alien abduction tale 'The Happening' add to the sci-fi feel. Quirky pop songs like 'Allison,' a tribute to jazz cool-cat Mose Allison, and 'Dig for Fire,' Francis' self-professed Talking Heads homage, heighten Bossanova's playful, slightly off-kilter vibe..." - All Music Guide
Tracklisting
Disc 1
| 1 | Cecilia Ann |
| 2 | Rock Music |
| 3 | Velouria |
| 4 | Allison |
| 5 | Is She Weird |
| 6 | Ana |
| 7 | All Over the World |
| 8 | Dig for Fire |
| 9 | Down to the Well |
| 10 | Happening |
| 11 | Blown Away |
| 12 | Hang Wire |
| 13 | Stormy Weather |
| 14 | Havalina |
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