My Top 5 Pixies Songs

"I was basically trying to rip off the Pixies" Kurt Cobain famously once said when asked what the inspiration was behind penning the landmark "Smells Like Teen Spirit". His admittance of being influenced by the Boston based four piece brought newfound national recognition in the early 90's that eluded the band since their formation in 1986. And truthfully, the Pixies had no business being huge on the American alternative scene. Obscure lyrical matter, frenzied shifts in song dynamics, and one vocalist who could let out a harrowing scream at any moment, the band did not possess the pop sheen that catapulted the angst-ridden Nirvana. Vocalists Black Francis and Kim Deal split duties, leading to polarizing results.Black's delivery was often in a schizophrenic, conversational tone while Deal had a subtle yet undeniable sexiness to every note she sung.As the band readies Minotaur, a deluxe box set including all of their records from 1987's Come on Pilgrim to 1991's Trompe Le Monde, here are my top five songs from my favorite hometown band.


1.Monkey Gone To Heaven
2.Hey
3.Gigantic
4.I Bleed
5.Debaser