Doolittle and Beyond: Exploring the Pixies Music Blogs by 957thespin - October 31, 2024October 31, 20240 Doolittle and Beyond: Exploring the Pixies Francis and Santiago formed a band in January 1986 in Boston, Massachusetts. A few weeks later, Francis put out an ad looking for a bass player. Deal was the only person who responded to the ad. Deal had no bass and had never played the instrument before. Lovering was suggested by Deal’s sister. Deal’s sister had met Lovering at her wedding reception. Over time, members of the band stepped out while new members stepped in. Former members include Deal and Paz Lenchantin. Current members include Francis, Lovering, Santiago, and Emma Richardson. Come On Pilgrim On September 28, 1987, the band released their first studio album, Come On Pilgrim, under 4AD Ltd. The album has 8 songs total: “Caribou,”
10 Essential Alternative Music Albums Music Blogs by 957thespin - August 30, 20240 From the gritty, raw energy of its early days to the eclectic sounds that shape its current landscape, alternative music has produced a slew of albums that have become touchstones for both fans and critics alike. Let’s dive right in. 1. Doolittle- Pixies (1989) Doolittle, released in 1989, expanded upon the Pixies’ previous album, Surfer Rosa, exploring an alternative rock sound. The studio album features 15 songs and is 38 minutes long. One standout song from the album is “Hey.” “Hey” is featured in many movie soundtracks including The Suicide Squad (2021) and Fear Street Part One: 1994. 2. Nevermind- Nirvana (1991) Nevermind, released in 1991, is consistently in the running for being one of the best albums of all time. Apple Music recently