Near the end of Joey's solo, it sounds like he literally blows up the guitar. I have never been able to find anything about it online. I want to replicate it haha. Anyone here got a clue? I know the solo was tape edited, almost a audio-collage. But I always just wonder what's going on there when I hear it.

at 3:02

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOl_2h01WrQ

Edit: Just solved it. Watching them play it live you see Joey swaying and rocking his tube amp. The tubes bouncing creates an explosive noise.

edit 2: Spring reverb unit, not the tubes. Thanks everyone!

I'm going to one of their shows in 2025 and I wanted to ask the fans a question about getting into the band. Of course I know Where Is My Mind?, but I'm looking for some Pixies songs to give me a taste of their style.

Which album/array of songs should I start with so I get the best impression?

Not sure if this is very obvious and Im only realizing it now, but do all the albums have a specific topic/theme ?(not just the album having a specific sound)

the night the zombies came its obviously Jesus, religion and that sort of stuff, with a bunch of references to it (mercy me, Vegas suite, etc.). With Doolittle I'm thinking it might be death, (monkey gone to heave, wave of mutilation, gouge away, dead, etc.). What do you think? Is this extremely obvious and im just realizing now? Or do you think im overthinking it.

Hi, I’m Selling 2x tickets for their Sydney show 20/11 as me and my friend both accidentally bought them, resulting in us having 4 tickets instead of 2.

I’m willing to sell both for $200

https://tixel.com/u/finnleighm

I love all the original pixies albums and the first three solos by Frank Black. After that I would I say I like a lot of material they have put out but I am not enamoured with it... Sometimes I think one component missing is the way Black Francis used to sing on the older records. Was the voice change solely due to age, or did he make a conscious choice to adjust the vocals in order to protect his voice?

Hey all I’m a 21F who likes alternative/indie. I moved to Sydney from Melbourne not too long ago and is still getting to know everything here.

I want to go to the upcoming pixies concert (I think 21st -23rd of November) in Sydney and want to find some friends to go with.

Anyone keen reply in the comments!

Sadly I can’t go to the concert because I have another one on the same day so I am reselling two tickets for the same price as I bought them £119 for both. The concert is on May 21, 2025.

I only gave it one listen so far so these definitely might change but here are my album highlights so far:

your so impatient

Motoroller

chicken

I hear you Mary

Oyster beds

Mercy Me

Vegas Suite

Although not as immediately catchy as their last album Doggerel, Pixies continue their streak of late-era reinvigoration. Joey Santiago really shines here as he’s given a lot of room to let his guitar run wild. David Loverling remains one of rock’s most reliable drummers. Newcomer Emma Richardson displays smoother and more competent vocal chops than previous bassists Paz Lenchantin and Kim Deal. However, it’s a totally different style and a bit uncharacteristic to their signature sound. The songs err on the side of Charles Thompson’s folksier sensibilities, reminiscent of his early 2000s efforts like Honeycomb.

Overall, The Night the Zombies Came is the their most atmospheric and sleek effort to date. The sequencing is a bit jarring and ironically, the album only sags when it ups the tempo in attempt to evoke their classic grit.

3.5/5

Highlights: Jane, Chicken, Hypnotised, I Hear You Mary, Kings of the Prairie, Primose

When I flew out to Coachella in 2004 to see Pixies for the first time, never ever would I consider the idea that one day I would be too bored to keep seeing them.

I've seen them 14 times since. I consider them my favorite. But unlike other bands that I've seen even more... nothing changes much. I was stoked to see a European tour of Bossanova/Trompe Le Monde, and bummed to see it not come to the states.

I understand for the vast majority of people, the first two albums are where Pixies start and end. The new stuff, Pixies 2.0... doesn't match those heights, but I love them, too. I wish the band felt that way.

Why keep putting out albums if you're just going to forget about them? I missed the Doggerel tour and seems like I won't hear any of that live now. Head Carrier seems forgotten mostly. I looked at last night's set... just a handful of new album stuff... the rest is the usual assortment.

How does everyone else feel? Hasn't, at this point, anyone who's curious about seeing Pixies live seen them already? I definitely could be in the minority here.

Thrilled Charles is doing a Teenager of the Year tour! Hope it does well and reminds him that variety can be a good thing.

UPDATE (10/30/24):

Since this post, Pixies have announced bringing the Bossanova/Trompe tour to North America. Which made me extremely happy, thrilled, elated! (Two nights in each city. One night Trompe/Bossa, the second night classic pixies. I do find it kind of funny that this is presumably the tour for The Night the Zombies came, and that really isn't the focus of either nights. I assume some of those songs will make it to Classic Pixies night. It'll be interesting for them to see which nights do better ticket sales wise. I imagine that might have a strong impact on how much more of the Trompe/Bossa stuff they add to future shows. I wouldn't mind a future tour being one night Pixies new vs one night Pixies old.. but deep down I know which would sell more in that match up).

Second listen through The Night the Zombies Came ... vinyl arrived yesterday. I think this one's going to be a real grower ... the lyrics are some of the best in years, it has a very wintery, gothic feel, but still with Pixies' signature hooks and unexpected melodies & rhythms. I need a few more listens but right now I'm feeling like this could be their best of the new era yet. Anyone else?

Does anybody have an extra free ticket for Pixies in Cambridge, Massachusetts? I am le poor and going through a really, really, really severely tough time and could use a good show, even if I'm crying alone at it.

All over the world - Bossanova

Brick is Red - Surfer Rosa