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Bitch Cakes
- FB Fan -

Australia
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Posted - 04/15/2005 :  07:57:52  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Deal is okay, but Pixies lack that punch that other all-male bands possess. Look at Nirvana!

I think it would be best if they let Deal go and pick up a good, strong male bassist like Flea from Red Hot Chile Peppers or the bass player from Primus.

Let Deal join the Go Go's or Bangles.

TRANSMARINE
* Dog in the Sand *

USA
2002 Posts

Posted - 04/15/2005 :  08:16:16  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I tried very hard not to respond to this thread....VERY hard....

All I can say is, with a total valley-girl accent..."WHATEVER!"

Catchin' blue in his eyes that were brown

-bRIAN
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Thomas
* Dog in the Sand *

USA
1615 Posts

Posted - 04/15/2005 :  08:19:05  Show Profile  Click to see Thomas's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
The band you are looking for is called the Catholics.


"Our Love is Rice and Beans and Horses Lard"
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =

Canada
11687 Posts

Posted - 04/15/2005 :  08:26:37  Show Profile  Visit Cult_Of_Frank's Homepage  Reply with Quote
a) If you want Nirvana... listen to Nirvana. Or the gazillion other all-male bands.
b) Half of the Pixies' sound is derived from Kim's sweet backing vocals.
c) Playing bass is not something requiring extra-masculine strength.
d) What Thomas said.


"I joined the Cult of Frank / Wooteenie!"
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -

Ireland
11546 Posts

Posted - 04/15/2005 :  08:34:00  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Flea and Les Claypool are FANTASTIC bass players. But NOT suitable for The Pixies.
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Adam
= Cult of Ray =

USA
505 Posts

Posted - 04/15/2005 :  09:27:00  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
You cannot just add and subtract members into the Pixies, or they would not be the Pixies. the Pixies are a sum of all the parts. Without Kim, they would be just another band and you wouldn't have her soft/quiet to FB's loud. Do you really want Flea singing lead on Gigantic, ITW, In Heaven, ect?

Free the Heel!
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <

South Sandwich Islands
4204 Posts

Posted - 04/15/2005 :  09:46:18  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
If you're looking for a male who can pluck those quarter-notes on the bass like Kim does, may I suggest Michael Anthony? He is apparently unemployed at the moment and could use the exercise.

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Levitated
= Cult of Ray =

Chile
652 Posts

Posted - 04/15/2005 :  09:54:37  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
uumm.. let's see, a male with Kim's smile, sweet backing vocals, and cool personality? Don't think so
Kim Deal rules!!!

yeah, Catholics is what you're looking for my friend
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <

South Sandwich Islands
4204 Posts

Posted - 04/15/2005 :  10:01:22  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Levitated

uumm.. let's see, a male with Kim's smile, sweet backing vocals, and cool personality? Don't think so
Kim Deal rules!!!


You don't know much about Michael Anthony, do you?
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n/a
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4109 Posts

Posted - 04/15/2005 :  10:12:58  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I don't have the 'valley-girl accent', but I must say with my own accent, KIM IS PERFECT WITH THE BASS.
I justcan't imagine the Pixies without her.


I feel like a completely different person
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <

South Sandwich Islands
4204 Posts

Posted - 04/15/2005 :  10:31:37  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
More benefits to Michael Anthony:
1. Steadiest quarter notes in the biz
2. Ample experience with multi-million dollar music tours
3. Has more hair than Kim Deal
4. Aggressive yet endearing smile
5. Other Pixies needn't worry about him submitting his own songs (he doesn't write any)
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~

Belgium
15320 Posts

Posted - 04/15/2005 :  10:33:58  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Not to sound disrespectful but are you joking, Bitch Cakes?
The Pixies are the Pixies in part because of Ms. Deal.
Lay off my girl! She's the perfect and only bassist for the Pixies.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics
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ElevatorLady
= Cult of Ray =

385 Posts

Posted - 04/15/2005 :  10:37:03  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Bitch Cakes

Deal is okay, but Pixies lack that punch that other all-male bands possess. Look at Nirvana!

I think it would be best if they let Deal go and pick up a good, strong male bassist like Flea from Red Hot Chile Peppers or the bass player from Primus.

Let Deal join the Go Go's or Bangles.



Yeah, Pixies should be more like Nirvana. The only reason we like Pixies is because they sound like Nirvana. Nirvana. Nirvana Nirvana Nirvana Nirvaaaaannnnaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!!! Yeah!
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -

Ireland
11546 Posts

Posted - 04/15/2005 :  10:39:14  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I've changed my mind, they'd be better with Krist Novaselic!
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <

South Sandwich Islands
4204 Posts

Posted - 04/15/2005 :  10:42:33  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Michael Anthony has forgotten more about successful bass playing than Krist Novaselic will ever know.
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n/a
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4109 Posts

Posted - 04/15/2005 :  10:53:58  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Did Bitch Cakes said something about the RHCP???

Just let Deal alone, unless you are joking, you MUST be!


I feel like a completely different person
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fbc
-= Modulator =-

United Kingdom
4903 Posts

Posted - 04/15/2005 :  11:32:33  Show Profile  Visit fbc's Homepage  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Bitch Cakes

Deal is okay, but Pixies lack that punch that other all-male bands possess. Look at Nirvana!



(Sorry ElyLady, close your eyes)

True krist is all male but his playing with a 'punch' ?
I just don't, sorry, didn't hear that
Just easy bass lines played well
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ccuadros
* Dog in the Sand *

Chile
1315 Posts

Posted - 04/15/2005 :  11:50:43  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Sorry, I'm note agree....I'm a bass player and I don't think that the gender make a better or a worst bassist. I love the style of Kim.

Salu2
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<

USA
9168 Posts

Posted - 04/15/2005 :  12:41:17  Show Profile  Visit VoVat's Homepage  Click to see VoVat's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
So, Bitch Cakes (if that IS your real name), do you honestly think men are better bass players than women? Isn't that a rather misogynistic attitude?

Not only am I quite fond of Ms. Deal's vocals, but I think it's kind of cool that the Pixies are a co-educational band.



"Reunion? Shit union!"
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Little Black Francis
> Teenager of the Year <

3648 Posts

Posted - 04/15/2005 :  13:00:22  Show Profile  Reply with Quote


This guy would fit in great BUT
We wouldn't want to ruin Guns and Roses now would we



"When they clean the street, I'll be the only shit that's left behind"
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <

South Sandwich Islands
4204 Posts

Posted - 04/15/2005 :  13:55:33  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Little Black Francis



This guy would fit in great BUT
We wouldn't want to ruin Guns and Roses now would we



"When they clean the street, I'll be the only shit that's left behind"



You mean Velvet Revolver!
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Sir Rockabye
* Dog in the Sand *

USA
1158 Posts

Posted - 04/15/2005 :  14:04:30  Show Profile  Visit Sir Rockabye's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I don't think anyone could do what Kim does. To me, she is one of the few that can pull of the simple yet intelligent basslines while providing some of the most endearing and chilling backig vocals I've ever heard. Like K said, without her, they aren't the Pixies.


Some brains just work that way, that's what chemicals can do.
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~

Belize
5305 Posts

Posted - 04/15/2005 :  14:15:14  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I really don't see what gender has to with being a bassist or any other job. If you could explain why having a vagina and breasts makes one an inferior bass player, I am curious of what you have to say about this gender bias.

Hands down she is the best bassisit can think of. Can you personally name a better one??

And plus I agree with everyone that Kim's voice is also super cool... the Pixies woudn't be the same with out her.

Edited by - Daisy Girl on 04/15/2005 14:16:07
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Little Black Francis
> Teenager of the Year <

3648 Posts

Posted - 04/15/2005 :  14:28:05  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by BLT

quote:
Originally posted by Little Black Francis



This guy would fit in great BUT
We wouldn't want to ruin Guns and Roses now would we



"When they clean the street, I'll be the only shit that's left behind"



You mean Velvet Revolver!



No, I really meant G'n'R
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <

South Sandwich Islands
4204 Posts

Posted - 04/15/2005 :  14:35:26  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Daisy Girl

Hands down she is the best bassisit can think of.

Think harder!

quote:
Originally posted by Daisy Girl

Can you personally name a better one??

Michael Anthony!
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Little Black Francis
> Teenager of the Year <

3648 Posts

Posted - 04/15/2005 :  15:15:03  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I think I've found Joey and Frank's replacements too!





"When they clean the street, I'll be the only shit that's left behind"
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <

South Sandwich Islands
4204 Posts

Posted - 04/15/2005 :  16:39:38  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I found David Lovering's replacement.

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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<

Netherlands
6194 Posts

Posted - 04/15/2005 :  17:12:49  Show Profile  Click to see billgoodman's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
I found your replacement

"I joined the cult of Jon Tiven/Bye!"
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hammerhands
* Dog in the Sand *

Canada
1594 Posts

Posted - 04/15/2005 :  17:56:33  Show Profile  Visit hammerhands's Homepage  Reply with Quote
James Best aka Roscoe P. Coltrane and Andy Griffith!

Can James Best play guitar? I looked for trivia, I found trivia, "Cousin of singers Don Everly and Phil Everly."
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<

USA
9168 Posts

Posted - 04/15/2005 :  18:38:29  Show Profile  Visit VoVat's Homepage  Click to see VoVat's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
If Animal is replacing David, maybe Janis could replace Kim.



"Reunion? Shit union!"
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Little Black Francis
> Teenager of the Year <

3648 Posts

Posted - 04/15/2005 :  19:35:33  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
the New Vocalist for the Pixies! This guy is way better than Black!





"When they clean the street, I'll be the only shit that's left behind"
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<

USA
9168 Posts

Posted - 04/15/2005 :  21:14:54  Show Profile  Visit VoVat's Homepage  Click to see VoVat's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
I think the Pixies would be better with a female lead vocalist.



"Reunion? Shit union!"
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *

South Africa
1264 Posts

Posted - 04/16/2005 :  03:13:50  Show Profile  Click to see offerw's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
A transexual bassist would solve the problem. Hands and wrists manly enough to grip that bass like Bitch Cakes would want it to be gripped with breasts and a smile to keep the indie boys happy.

wilhelm
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *

South Africa
1264 Posts

Posted - 04/16/2005 :  03:16:39  Show Profile  Click to see offerw's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
I remember that Michael Anthony guy. He was hanging from a chain alongside a guy with tights screaming Pannama, Pannama, yet he could still play his bass. Impressive.

wilhelm

Edited by - offerw on 04/16/2005 03:17:22
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -

Ireland
11546 Posts

Posted - 04/16/2005 :  09:32:31  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
The Pixies have a stand-in bass player called Hemaphroditos! No, they don't. Honestly.
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hWolsky
= Cult of Ray =

France
696 Posts

Posted - 04/16/2005 :  15:10:14  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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I M TAKING CRAZY PILLSSSSSSZ

EUROPE CONSTITUTION: SAY NO (who cares it's just a question of time...)
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