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dayanara
* Dog in the Sand *
Australia
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 Posted - 01/19/2005 : 09:18:27
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I thought this was amusing. I've never heard of contact music, is it normally so tabloidy?
http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/mndwebpages/pixies%20not%20trying%20to%20please%20fans
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Reformed rockers THE PIXIES are fiercely opposed to making music to please their loyal following - and are considering recording an album fans are bound to hate.
The DEBASER stars are intent on writing a host of new tunes, even though their fans would prefer them just to tour and not tarnish their acclaimed back catalogue.
Singer FRANK BLACK quips, "(Guitarist) KIM (DEAL)'s perspective is like, 'The fans wouldn't want us to mess around with the old repertoire by adding to it - so let's do that. F**k them!'
"She's dying to make an album of waltzes just to p**s everyone off. There's at least a little bit of rebel left in us, and Kim has most of it."
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soundofataris
= Cult of Ray =
USA
715 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2005 : 09:47:50
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yet, ironically, this pleases me. Go fig.
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I go to bakeries all day long
There's a lack of sweetness in my life
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6214 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2005 : 10:18:47
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if it are good walzes I'm for it!
or against it! (if that will mean they'll make a new album)
 "I joined the cult of Jon Tiven/Bye!" |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2005 : 11:07:08
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I hate to be the pessimist, but I don't buy it.
A reunion tour where they only play the "hits" and won't touch material even from their less well accepted (but still loved by many) albums strikes me as crowd pleasing.
That said, I'm in a kinda' pissy mood, so my perception is coloured.
 "Join the Cult of Frank 2.0 / And you'll be enlightened (free for 1.x members)" |
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
South Sandwich Islands
4204 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2005 : 11:22:22
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Originally posted by Cult_Of_Frank
That said, I'm in a kinda' pissy mood, so my perception is coloured.
Welcome to my world, Dean. |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2005 : 11:38:56
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yeah, their tours are as crowd-pleasing as you could make them. that site is funny. totally tabloid-esque.
i think "The DEBASER stars" would be a good name for a band though
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2005 : 11:47:15
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Finally, I'm in with BLT! Now it's time to get nicely toasted.
"Join the Cult of Frank 2.0 / And you'll be enlightened (free for 1.x members)" |
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
5305 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2005 : 20:57:53
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Ok so then will the whole new ablum be off if we're like-- we love waltzes-- they're great to mosh to??
You know how us Pixies fans love moshing. I am dusting off my patent leather combat boots as we speak. 
Bring it on Kim-- We're hardcore enough to take on what you throw down. You badass you!!
PS Floop I think you are so right Debaser Stars would be a fab band name (seriously)!!!
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Posted - 01/21/2005 : 15:43:17
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"are considering recording an album fans are bound to hate" this is good news!
Purify the colors, purify my mind,
and spread the ashes of the colors
over this heart of mine!
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
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Posted - 01/21/2005 : 16:31:21
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simibaby
= Cult of Ray =
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Posted - 01/21/2005 : 17:49:01
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There's nothing better than NEW, fresh material. Because it's Now, it's Real. I'll worry re: if it sucks later. If Mission Of Burma can put out its 1st new album in 22 fuckin' years and be as great as it is...........then.
In fact , I'd prefer new Pixies music and NO tour to another tour w/out new stuff (even if they played all the stuff they didnt play this time, eg. "Trompe.." , "Bossa..."
The bottom line for me is this: Frank Black can write great songs in his fuckin' sleep. And we all know they all still have the chops.
People (pussies?) who don't want new stuff for FEAR!! that it won't stand up to the earlier stuff should just drink their warm glass of milk, watch Larry King Live and go to bed. (If mommy or wifey lets u stay up that late) |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 01/22/2005 : 01:06:08
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Originally posted by PixieSteve
ah but CoF, by only playing the "crowd pleasers" are they not pissing off their (true) fans?
Heh heh, I actually thought about that after I posted, but I wasn't about to refute my own point. :)
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6214 Posts |
Posted - 01/22/2005 : 02:41:51
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in the mojo of this month:
(something like this)
joey said to me: frank don't even try to write pixies songs. Just write songs. We'll make it sound like pixies songs....
"I joined the cult of Jon Tiven/Bye!" |
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frank black conspiracy
~ Abstract Brain ~
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Posted - 01/22/2005 : 03:32:25
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I don't think I'd ever want to hear a Pixies album if I ever consider it to have been written just for the fans.
The music has to please the songwriter first, then not give a toss who listens to it. if you like, then that's fine. If not, well that's just fine too.
(And an audience can be pretty disappointing when the lights come on and you can see their faces)
I've been slightly confused by the choice of songs they've played too. Ok, if some of the songs were a bit too consuming to relearn, then fair enough. But these guys and gal are so talented, and have written way more complex songs over the years than the Pixies stuff. Why just play the obvious? I don't know their thinking behind that one. Or their view on what 'fans' would and wouldn't want to hear.
i love the quote bill.g.
frank is the melody maker, let dave and kim be the rhythm, just add a sprinkle of Joey pixie dust then you got yourself magic. simple. |
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
5305 Posts |
Posted - 01/22/2005 : 19:04:15
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Well, I do really hope for a new album. Anything by these guys is going to kick some major butt. I have a feeling with all the musical growth all have them had made since the break up, it's going to be better than their original material.
I do agree semibaby, that touring again with a new album is the way to go. Definately Trompe and Boss stuff too!!!
But I know that Frank and Joey now have families and Kim and Dave have priorites too (I am assuming). Not to mention the side projects they have going on. I just hope that they don't feel pressured by the fans to put out a new record, until they're ready. Just want what's best for them.  |
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Mickey
- FB Fan -
USA
207 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2005 : 00:31:51
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whatever, this article is asinine. It says that Kim is the guitarist. Do your homework before you try to convince us that our favorite band is intentionally trying to dissapoint us.
-Mickey |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 02/07/2005 : 05:43:46
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Originally posted by billgoodman
in the mojo of this month:
(something like this)
joey said to me: frank don't even try to write pixies songs. Just write songs. We'll make it sound like pixies songs....
"I joined the cult of Jon Tiven/Bye!"
You just gotta love joey.
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The Pixies - Not Trying to Please Fans
