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| prozacrat |
Posted - 06/12/2004 : 08:29:41
I don't know if I missed something here, but I just found an exclusive track at the iTunes music store called Bam Thwok. It says it's a new song. It's iTunes, so I have no real reason to believe it's not authentic aside of the fact that it's too good to be true. What's going on here?!!!! |
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| Troubles A Foot |
Posted - 12/23/2024 : 09:50:42
Listening again now. Joey is also awesome on this.
I like that it's kind of a sunny, happy new Pixies song. I think Deal's presence could have helped convince skeptical fans that new Pixies music could be a joyous and unpredictable thing.
A bit strange how low Frank's vocals are in the mix, but then again that's the "classic" Surfer Rosa sound. |
| Skatealex1 |
Posted - 12/23/2024 : 04:56:30
It's kinda interesting to me in retrospect. With this track. The lofi mix and specifically Kim's vocals with Frank's I think give it that old school Pixies feeling. Also the tight songwriting.
Not saying it's up there with the best Surfer Rosa or Bossonova songs or anything but I do agree with the idea that this sounds more old school Pixies than most of their 2.0 tracks. |
| Ziggy |
Posted - 12/22/2024 : 10:21:05
quote:
Originally posted by Stevio10
Listened to Bam Thwok recently and it hit me how quintessentially Pixies it is. As in, this could have been a B side from the classic era.
I remember when it came out and the excitement about a potential new album...then nothing.
I'm glad they're both making music now but there's a 'what if' feeling of missed opportunity (for one reason or another) they didn't make an album during those early reunion days.
Agreed. Clearly not for want of trying on BF's part by all accounts. |
| Mad Lucas |
Posted - 12/22/2024 : 02:35:01
For some reason this discussion made me also want to revisit Smitten by The Martinis. Such a fun record. |
| Troubles A Foot |
Posted - 12/21/2024 : 21:49:16
Bam Thwok rules. I was also hoping it was the start of more Pixies 1.0. I also love the production, it has a great indie feel. |
| billgoodman |
Posted - 12/21/2024 : 11:55:08
Should have released one out of the gate
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| Stevio10 |
Posted - 12/21/2024 : 11:50:09
Listened to Bam Thwok recently and it hit me how quintessentially Pixies it is. As in, this could have been a B side from the classic era.
I remember when it came out and the excitement about a potential new album...then nothing.
I'm glad they're both making music now but there's a 'what if' feeling of missed opportunity (for one reason or another) they didn't make an album during those early reunion days. |
| BunsenH |
Posted - 08/08/2014 : 03:29:24
quote:
Originally posted by Helmut
I like the song for the fact that it helped bury the hatchet, but its more of a footnote than anything. It didn't go down well live the few times they played it.
Really, it went down the same as any of the "Indie Cindy" tracks performed live... from my perspective. I remember reading that it was Kim that didn't like the mild applause. |
| Helmut |
Posted - 08/07/2014 : 21:48:29
I like the song for the fact that it helped bury the hatchet, but its more of a footnote than anything. It didn't go down well live the few times they played it. |
| burtkenobi |
Posted - 07/07/2014 : 11:03:41
I always assumed it was an approving reference to the comedy legend that is Fozzy. But I do love the song. |
| BunsenH |
Posted - 07/01/2014 : 15:55:43
quote:
Originally posted by burtkenobi
I still find myself randomly humming "a wokka wokka wokka"...
That's from the muppets... |
| burtkenobi |
Posted - 07/01/2014 : 11:00:36
I still find myself randomly humming "a wokka wokka wokka"... |
| johnnyribcage |
Posted - 06/23/2014 : 16:07:19
Not that anyone cares, but I've always thought this song sucked. Sounds like a Breeders outtake or something. When they released it I kind of thought, "what the fuck is this? hope this isn't a harbinger of things to come".... Fortunately, it wasn't.
My density has popped me to you. |
| Mickey |
Posted - 06/21/2014 : 23:32:52
I still love this song, I find it way better than any of the 2014 material (which I do more or less like).
-Mickey |
| tisasawath |
Posted - 06/15/2014 : 05:46:25
Bam Thwok is today's featured article on Wikipedia's front page. |
| Arm Arm Arm |
Posted - 06/13/2014 : 16:12:43
I kind of like it. The bridge is the best part, I really love that. If it wasn't sung by Kim, I'd like for them to pull it out in concert. They could do something weird during the bridge. It's an all right song. |
| trobrianders |
Posted - 06/13/2014 : 13:22:40
How does it go again?
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Ed is the hoo hoo |
| vilainde |
Posted - 06/13/2014 : 07:06:31
Stupid doesn't mean bad. Yeah it's stupid and I never listen to it but I kind of like it.
Denis
Obsidiana Bijoux |
| Fissile |
Posted - 06/13/2014 : 05:46:57
quote:
Originally posted by BunsenH
Scrolling above, it's interesting to see how much praise there was for this little one-off demo. And now, ten years out, that love is clearly gone among fans... Will the same happen with the 2014 tracks?
I thought Bam Thwok was stupid the first time I heard it. |
| BunsenH |
Posted - 06/13/2014 : 03:46:33
Scrolling above, it's interesting to see how much praise there was for this little one-off demo. And now, ten years out, that love is clearly gone among fans... Will the same happen with the 2014 tracks? |
| velvety |
Posted - 06/13/2014 : 03:29:02
quote:
Originally posted by picpic
quote:
Originally posted by Steak n Sabre
This track was a creeper for me, took a few spins to really get into it. Looking ahead to more.....
Hey man, i'm travelling through time to inform you that you'll have to wait another 10 years to hear any new Pixies music !
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Yes, new Pixies music. Hooray. Still, 10 years of waiting.. kind of depressing. I hope they pick up the pace after those new 2014 tracks are released. Even if Mr. Black finds himself with a large family with lots of kids to take care of.
-Calvin Klein |
| picpic |
Posted - 06/12/2014 : 20:58:57
quote:
Originally posted by Steak n Sabre
This track was a creeper for me, took a few spins to really get into it. Looking ahead to more.....
Hey man, i'm travelling through time to inform you that you'll have to wait another 10 years to hear any new Pixies music !
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| billgoodman |
Posted - 06/11/2014 : 20:52:07
Yay!
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| prozacrat |
Posted - 06/11/2014 : 08:53:26
Speaking of birthdays, this song is 10 years old now!
"Wait. Hold on. This is where the Pixies draw the line. We don't do the beach ball thing." - Frank |
| PixieSteve |
Posted - 12/28/2004 : 06:48:22
hehe, not on my small little one. 4 tracks, can only record a max of 2 at a time :) |
| billgoodman |
Posted - 12/27/2004 : 23:38:28
quote:
Originally posted by Adam
Analog. Wasn't that Kim's deal on the TK. What exaclty is the difference between analog and live two track?
And yeah, BW released on 7". Great idea.
Free the Heel!
analog, live to two track
well live to two track is analog
doesn't have to be I guess
but digital machines are most likely
to have
zillion tracks
 "I joined the cult of Jon Tiven/Bye!" |
| Daisy Girl |
Posted - 12/27/2004 : 21:29:33
Is there a piano in the background when they are playing the organ? Or is it just me? I thought I heard one.  Thank you! |
| bamthwok |
Posted - 12/11/2004 : 21:15:37
mmmm... you payd for it? i don't know if you know, but there are soo many progs to download music, and it is FREE, in japan, or anywhere.
and, i don't know if you know, but bam thwok, the song, is available since march, what kind of fans did you sayd ....? |
| Adam |
Posted - 10/08/2004 : 09:05:29
Analog. Wasn't that Kim's deal on the TK. What exaclty is the difference between analog and live two track?
And yeah, BW released on 7". Great idea.
Free the Heel! |
| blarg007 |
Posted - 10/08/2004 : 08:27:37
yay Analog.
FB&C's first LP is one of the finest sounding
guitar recordings ever, now that I think about
it their whole catalog is a testament to the
quality of relying on the performers.
I'm sure no matter how they produce it that if
or when the Pixies do an LP it will be sweet.
Albini would be a good choice.. |
| eddieG |
Posted - 09/09/2004 : 14:59:06
Hey!
"Bam Thwok" is a god damn good song, it made me happy listening to it!
Pixies rock as they ever did, it's unbeliveable! :-)
I'm sure their new album will carry many songs of that kind, I'm glad and looking forward spending my money on it as soon as it's for sale!
In this time of global Retro's and Return's, The Pixies are for sure on the top! Even after more than a decade of pause, they still keep the high standard as in the times when they were one of the best and most influential bands in the world!
Let's wich them (actually us!) many more such songs! ;-)
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| Adam |
Posted - 08/11/2004 : 06:00:05
I just got a copy of BT last week. It is both light and airy. It's a fun little song. I'm glad it got to see the light of day.
Free the Heel! |
| Steak n Sabre |
Posted - 08/10/2004 : 12:58:13
quote:
Originally posted by frnck blck
Bam Thwok was recorded and mixed entiirely analog.
Now if I could only rip it to wax cylinder.. :P
This track was a creeper for me, took a few spins to really get into it. Looking ahead to more.....
 The Cult of Frank: We'll keep the light on for you... |
| Cult_Of_Frank |
Posted - 08/08/2004 : 22:25:36
No need to apologize, I was just heading things off in advance...
 "When 5000 posts you reach / Look as good you will not, hmmm?" |
| TheCroutonFuton |
Posted - 08/08/2004 : 20:58:48
You still haven't explained where the "h" came from...
"Freedom is a state of mind and the condition and position of your ass. Free your mind and your ass will follow." - Funkadelic |
