Pixies

 

Artist:  Pixies

Origin:  Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Genre:  Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Punk Rock, Surf Rock, Noise Pop, Alternative Pop, College Rock

Original line-up:

Black Francis:  Lead & Backing Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Joey Santiago:  Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals

Kim Deal:  Bass, Backing Vocals

David Lovering:  Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals

Pixies are an American Alternative Rock Band from Boston, Massachusetts, formed in 1966 by Black Francis (Lead & Backing Vocals, Rhythm Guitar), Joey Santiago (Lead Guitar), Kim Deal (Bass), and David Lovering (Drums).  The band achieved modest popularity in the US but was more successful in Europe.  Their jarring Pop Sound influenced acts such as Nirvana, Radiohead, The Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer.

Title:  Bossanova (2026)

Genre:  Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Punk Rock, Surf Rock, Noise Pop, Alternative Pop, College Rock

Label:  4AD

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Cecilia Ann (2:05)

 2.  Rock Music (1:52)

 3.  Velouria (3:40)

 4.  Allison (1:17)

 5.  Is She Weird (3:01)

 6.  Ana (2:09)

 7.  All Over The World (5:27)

Side Two:

 1.  Dig For Fire (3:02)

 2.  Down To The Well (2:29)

 3.  The Happening (4:19)

 4.  Blown Away (2:20)

 5.  Hang Wire (2:01)

 6.  Stormy Weather (3:26)

 7.  Havalina (2:33)

Personnel:

Black Francis:  Lead & Backing Vocals, Rhythm Guitar

Joey Santiago:  Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals

Kim Deal:  Bass, Backing Vocals

David Lovering:  Drums, Backing Vocals

Additional Musician:

Robert F. Brunner:  Theremin on Tracks:  1/3, 5

Bossanova is the third studio album by Pixies, originally released on August 13, 1990 by 4AD, remastered and reissued on September 11, 2026 by 4AD.   Pressed on Standard Black Vinyl.