With Charles writing the songs, chances are it will be amazing...

They said "bad news" when the Pixies started writing surf songs about space.


/and that turned out pretty damn good

somebody stole my farking pixies CD.

love those guys, but, damn - frank needs to lay off the deep-fried mars bars!

I read this article this morning, and I'm 100% convinced that this is just another shiatty NME exaggeration. His quotes sound like he was talking hypotheticals, not that those things are actually going to happen.

Kazaa:

Gotta agree, the quotes do not support the conclusion at all.

I just hope they come back to Montreal doing the old stuff one more time. I got stuck at work and missed about half of the last show.

Oh my Golly!

There ain't no 'bad news' about a Pixies release (new window)

Micheal Jackson dies and this news comes out on the same day; great day for music!

The Meat Puppets and Dinosaur Jr. reunions resulted in 4 great albums so far, but I'm not holding out too much hope for a Pixies album, let alone a good one.

birdbath: Micheal Jackson dies and this news comes out on the same day; great day for music!

You, sir, are my new hero!

Maynotlast: Ohhhh, that explains why my "Preciousness Overload" buzzer went off this morning! The Pixies... aren't they just adorable -- but in a hip, ironic, totally non-self-conscious kind-of-way. Time to dust off our fedoras and high-tops!

http://stopyellingatme-maynotlast.blogspot.com/

Oh, so that's why my pretentious self-promoting whore buzzer went off this evening, you're making snarky comments and shoving your crappy little blog down anyone's throat within reading distance.

I feel like this was attempted before...

Maynotlast: http://somelamenobodysblog.blogspot.com/


Why have a link to a blog that has nothing about the Pixies on it that I could find? Is this the subby's blog or something? It's either your blog and who gives a fark, or it's subby's and again, who gives a fark?

As someone who has shelled out retarded amounts of money over the years on all things Pixies, including imports, bootlegs, etc... I gotta say that this is a bad idea. The Pixies were kind of a fluke. It was pretty much a "first band" for all of them. They were stupid kids who caught lightning in a bottle. I caught 'em twice on their reunion tour and I'm glad I got to see 'em and everything, but they need hang it up. That ship has sailed.

creepy jackalope eye: As someone who has shelled out retarded amounts of money over the years on all things Pixies, including imports, bootlegs, etc... I gotta say that this is a bad idea. The Pixies were kind of a fluke. It was pretty much a "first band" for all of them. They were stupid kids who caught lightning in a bottle. I caught 'em twice on their reunion tour and I'm glad I got to see 'em and everything, but they need hang it up. That ship has sailed.

gotta say, 'this.'
i saw them while i was attending ucsd after doolittle was released. circa, 1988 or so.
caught them at coachella after their reunion and a few years after in irvine.
they're omnipresent on my mp3 player, but their live act really has no appeal. there is no magic beyond nostalgia (i'm not a sentimental or nostalgic person).

/while i'm on my soapbox i'd like to say that on a remotely related note, kelley deal can call me any time so that i can totally gawk and fawn.
//kelley was in 'the breeders.'
///with her pixie sister, kim.
////my balls couldn't handle an encounter with both.

Fantômas?

creepy jackalope eye: As someone who has shelled out retarded amounts of money over the years on all things Pixies, including imports, bootlegs, etc... I gotta say that this is a bad idea. The Pixies were kind of a fluke. It was pretty much a "first band" for all of them. They were stupid kids who caught lightning in a bottle. I caught 'em twice on their reunion tour and I'm glad I got to see 'em and everything, but they need hang it up. That ship has sailed.

Backing up DerekSD, THIS.

I have trouble even listening to their old stuff ever since I saw the documentary on their reunion tour loudQUIETloud. I would warn other fans away from that movie. Unless of course you want to see your heroes basically all saying "We still hate each other but we needed money so we're reuniting."
Seeing them on the reunion tour was great, seeing what went on behind the scenes was just sad.

I can't get into a band that seems proud that they're not very good on any of their chosen instruments.

The Pixies are planning to release a Red Hot Chili Peppers album?

H31N0US: I can't get into a band that seems proud that they're not very good on any of their chosen instruments.

The Fail is strong with this one.

destitute college kid: The Fail is strong with this one.

I knew that was coming. Shucks, I guess I'm just not cool enough.

H31N0US: I can't get into a band that seems proud that they're not very good on any of their chosen instruments.

*citation needed

They're planning to make a new album until Francis and Kim remember they want to kill each other and call the whole thing off...again.

H31N0US: destitute college kid: The Fail is strong with this one.

I knew that was coming. Shucks, I guess I'm just not cool enough.

It's not about "being cool;" you're just thinking of the wrong band, or something. I don't recall the Pixies' musicianship ever called into question before. Sure, they're no virtuosos, but they have always played competently.

Nobody's questioning your "coolness," but it's obvious that you aren't at all familiar with the band you're insulting.

Maynotlast: http://stopyellingatme-maynotlast.blogspot.com/

Kill yourself, you pathetic whore.

Isn't this a violation of Fark rules or something?

Sure it's about Hollywood... but not the one in Los Angeles. Not the one in South California.

They got one in South Patagonia.

DerekSD: creepy jackalope eye: As someone who has shelled out retarded amounts of money over the years on all things Pixies, including imports, bootlegs, etc... I gotta say that this is a bad idea. The Pixies were kind of a fluke. It was pretty much a "first band" for all of them. They were stupid kids who caught lightning in a bottle. I caught 'em twice on their reunion tour and I'm glad I got to see 'em and everything, but they need hang it up. That ship has sailed.

gotta say, 'this.'
i saw them while i was attending ucsd after doolittle was released. circa, 1988 or so.
caught them at coachella after their reunion and a few years after in irvine.
they're omnipresent on my mp3 player, but their live act really has no appeal. there is no magic beyond nostalgia (i'm not a sentimental or nostalgic person).

/while i'm on my soapbox i'd like to say that on a remotely related note, kelley deal can call me any time so that i can totally gawk and fawn.
//kelley was in 'the breeders.'
///with her pixie sister, kim.
////my balls couldn't handle an encounter with both.


\Kim Deal can buy me a soda and molest me in a parking lot any day of the week
\\this is my only response to any Pixies thread ever

creepy jackalope eye: As someone who has shelled out retarded amounts of money over the years on all things Pixies, including imports, bootlegs, etc... I gotta say that this is a bad idea. The Pixies were kind of a fluke. It was pretty much a "first band" for all of them. They were stupid kids who caught lightning in a bottle. I caught 'em twice on their reunion tour and I'm glad I got to see 'em and everything, but they need hang it up. That ship has sailed.

Agreed. They're pretty much my favorite band, but I don't need/want another album out of them. They are a perfect snapshot in time for me, and I don't need anything to fark it up.

If the writing on Bluefinger and Svn Fngrs is any indication, Mr. Francis is at the peak of his career if anything.
/very intrigued by this news

danfrank: creepy jackalope eye: As someone who has shelled out retarded amounts of money over the years on all things Pixies, including imports, bootlegs, etc... I gotta say that this is a bad idea. The Pixies were kind of a fluke. It was pretty much a "first band" for all of them. They were stupid kids who caught lightning in a bottle. I caught 'em twice on their reunion tour and I'm glad I got to see 'em and everything, but they need hang it up. That ship has sailed.

Agreed. They're pretty much my favorite band, but I don't need/want another album out of them. They are a perfect snapshot in time for me, and I don't need anything to fark it up.

I was going to launch a tirade but then I rememberd how happy I was to see them playing what I like. The problem with a comeback is that you ultimately have to get acquainted with new material when really all you want to hear is Gigantic. They're taking a risk by attempting to be good when they've already been great.

Tantrum: Nobody's questioning your "coolness," but it's obvious that you aren't at all familiar with the band you're insulting.

Maybe I'm wrong - Dabaser, right? I remember seeing a thing on grunge or whatever where they interviewed the bass player for the pixies and she alluded to her inability to play technical stuff, and her attitude seemed like "why should I play that". No matter I guess. I like a couple of their songs, and would turn them up if they came on the radio, I'm just not like most of the fans I've met who eat sleep and breathe the pixies.

/Smells Like Teen Spirit was my favorite Pixies song.
//Yeah, I know

No Friday music greens?

Really?

Courtney Cox-Zucker: Sure it's about Hollywood... but not the one in Los Angeles. Not the one in South California.

They got one in South Patagonia.

Win. Not Pixies, but still Win anyway.

Mr_Fabulous: No Friday music greens?

No sports either. I am coming close to overcoming my apathy towards sweet Lou and commenting just to do it.

H31N0US: I can't get into a band that seems proud that they're not very good on any of their chosen instruments.

Because Dream Theater is a GREAT band. Seriously. DO you see how FAST Petrucci plays? Man! It completely overwhelms the fact that none of them can write for shiat.

H31N0US: Tantrum: Nobody's questioning your "coolness," but it's obvious that you aren't at all familiar with the band you're insulting.

Maybe I'm wrong - Dabaser, right? I remember seeing a thing on grunge or whatever where they interviewed the bass player for the pixies and she alluded to her inability to play technical stuff, and her attitude seemed like "why should I play that". No matter I guess. I like a couple of their songs, and would turn them up if they came on the radio, I'm just not like most of the fans I've met who eat sleep and breathe the pixies.

/Smells Like Teen Spirit was my favorite Pixies song.
//Yeah, I know

Okay, I see where you got that.

I think it really depends on whether she was talking about whether she can technically play her bass, or if she can play technical bass parts. Big difference. Yeah, I'm sure she'd admit that they're not as technically complex or proficient as a band like Dream Theater, but that's hardly an admission to being proud of not being very good at their instruments. If you can play your songs well, then you can technically play your instrument and skill is out of the equation, leaving the songs to be judged on their own merit. To me, it just sounds like playing really technical stuff isn't her bag.

Tripp Johnston Private Eye: It completely overwhelms the fact that none of them can write for shiat.

Touche. I could never get big into Dream Theater either; filed them under "trying too hard" long ago. Like Vai's "Sex and Religion": all the ingredients for a good record are there but it was left too long in the oven or something.

In that "virtuoso" genre, though, I really like Paul Gilbert's latest "Silence Followed by a Deafening Roar". He writes pretty neat stuff, and seems like a really down to earth musician.

H31N0US: Tantrum: Nobody's questioning your "coolness," but it's obvious that you aren't at all familiar with the band you're insulting.

Maybe I'm wrong - Dabaser, right? I remember seeing a thing on grunge or whatever where they interviewed the bass player for the pixies and she alluded to her inability to play technical stuff, and her attitude seemed like "why should I play that". No matter I guess. I like a couple of their songs, and would turn them up if they came on the radio, I'm just not like most of the fans I've met who eat sleep and breathe the pixies.

/Smells Like Teen Spirit was my favorite Pixies song.
//Yeah, I know


You're right about Kim Deal in the sense that she's pretty much self taught, showed up to the band not knowing how to play bass. The other band members are solid though, Joey Santiago especially. And as a unit, they were great, how about the song that Cobain thought was the best pixies song, seeing as how you mentioned Nirvana:

Gigantic (new window)

H31N0US: Mr_Fabulous: No Friday music greens?

No sports either. I am coming close to overcoming my apathy towards sweet Lou and commenting just to do it.

Well, we're getting what we pay for, I guess. (grumble, grumble, harrumph)

/not a big fan of the Pixies, either
//or Dream Theater, either
///NP: Wilco (the album)

Vacuitys Bane: If the writing on Bluefinger and Svn Fngrs is any indication, Mr. Francis is at the peak of his career if anything.
/very intrigued by this news

I agree. Bluefinger was some great stuff. Captain Pasty indeed.

deadsanta

Nice clip.

Brixton (1991) has to be the Pixies at their peak.

Gouge Away (new window)

The Happening (new window)

Tame (new window)

Niiiice.

Maynotlast: Sorry, Haters... (Wildcatfan82, I'm looking at YOU over my laptop while I sit here in Starbucks pretending to be a writer) but when I want a stew of contrived, pretentious twee-ness I put on a White Stripes album: Retro-vinyl, of course. Whaaat!? (Now I'm pounding the air above my head with my palms.) Gotta run -- Zach Galifianakis is on Conan!

Oh! Almost forgot...

http://stopyellingatme-maynotlast.blogspot.com/

Way off the mark, dude. You are unfamiliar with the term "twee."

hey chump your blog sucks out loud!

Maynotlast: Ahh, thank you, Tantrum. But you probably didn't understand -- I was using it to describe the Pixies.

Next...?


http://shiattylittleblog.com

Just a note, for you, since you seem to dense to understand all the hate directed at you.

Aside from "not safe for work" posts, the following are also unacceptable:

Attention whoring: This is a little SCOTUS-esque -- that is, we know it when we see it. This includes posting disruptively in threads that have nothing to do with you by means of; directing fellow Farkers to your website, image gallery, or just posting your personal images etc. That is crossing the line into "attention whore" territory. We have Classified Ads if you are looking to get attention for your website and we welcome those submissions. We also have a Fark Parties Forum where attention whoring is encouraged. Like all Fark forums, F.P.F has its own community ebb and flow and might not receive you with flowers if you dive straight in without getting a "feel" for the place first. Any picture you post of yourself has to be Safe For Work. If it isn't, label it as NSFW and link it.

Keep posting your crappy little blog link and you're going to get reported.

Maynotlast: Ahh, thank you, Tantrum. But you probably didn't understand -- I was using it to describe the Pixies.

Next...?


http://stopyellingatme-maynotlast.blogspot.com/

Yeah, the Pixies aren't twee. Nirvana isn't twee. Belle and Sebastian is twee. Hence, you sound foolish..

maynotlast ... how apt