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Originally posted by Stevio10

Maybe the lyrics on Motoroller resonate with Paz, in particular;

It's like watching a line erased
Just right when you found your place

I'm probably wrong but the lyrics sound like they could be referring to when Kim left before Indie Cindy

I washed away all my sin
I tried to call you on the telephone
And now I gotta do this all alone

I recall a bit of a strange answer from BF when he was asked what he did when Kim left and said he shaved his pubic hair.

I remember thinking that was a bit of a strange response - maybe symbolically that was him washing away his sin.

Then trying to call her on the phone and the feeling of having to do it on his own.

A line erased both figuratively (end of an era) and literally (Kim's parts being redone) seemingly repeating itself with Paz and maybe 'erased' is how she feels.

Just a thought, probably wrong but that's what came to mind when I heard the lyrics.

Oh and not a fan of the recent videos. Last decent video was Um Chagga Lagga, What Goes Boom still best.

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Originally posted by yarbles

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Originally posted by Stevio10

Maybe the lyrics on Motoroller resonate with Paz, in particular;

It's like watching a line erased
Just right when you found your place

I'm probably wrong but the lyrics sound like they could be referring to when Kim left before Indie Cindy

I washed away all my sin
I tried to call you on the telephone
And now I gotta do this all alone

I recall a bit of a strange answer from BF when he was asked what he did when Kim left and said he shaved his pubic hair.

I remember thinking that was a bit of a strange response - maybe symbolically that was him washing away his sin.

Then trying to call her on the phone and the feeling of having to do it on his own.

A line erased both figuratively (end of an era) and literally (Kim's parts being redone) seemingly repeating itself with Paz and maybe 'erased' is how she feels.

Just a thought, probably wrong but that's what came to mind when I heard the lyrics.

Oh and not a fan of the recent videos. Last decent video was Um Chagga Lagga, What Goes Boom still best.

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I'm not seeing the Kim angle on this, but in almost every song I see a Violet angle. That breakup I'm sure is the profound one that really hurts and he keeps revisiting, 3 albums later.

Did Grand Duchy ever do anything with a saxophone? That line for whatever reason sounds like the musical side of their relationship, they tried it for awhile but ultimately that shit was blown. they ran out of time, they ran out of space, their line has been erased.

I like how the song ends super abruptly as well. Like an eraser has just swept through the song and left nothing in it's wake.

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Originally posted by billgoodman

Paz was also a energetic force
I guess she is the most showy musician in the Pixies ever
It was a thrill to see her

But I have a hard time Paz or even Kim singing as good on Primrose, Hypnotize and Mercy Me


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BF: Mag ik Engels spreken?

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Originally posted by billgoodman

Paz was also a energetic force
I guess she is the most showy musician in the Pixies ever
It was a thrill to see her

But I have a hard time Paz or even Kim singing as good on Primrose, Hypnotize and Mercy Me


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BF: Mag ik Engels spreken?

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Originally posted by Brank_Flack

Having been a band player most of your career, was it easy to find your voice as a songwriter?

It happened so organically that it did come very naturally. When I look back at my journey, I find that I’m really a chameleon as a collaborator. I want to know who you are and become a part of you to collaborate with you. It’s all about their ideas, their aesthetic, their background. I started my career with giants. From that place, I’m very submissive. When you’re submissive, you also gain a lot of their knowledge to adapt to their ways. I will say that with Pixies it pushed me in other ways that none of the other bands could have. In Pixies I was doing something that I don’t recommend to anyone, and that is to replace someone you idolize. You end up becoming the stepmother to where no matter how good you are, you’re never going to be them. Kim [Deal] was also a leader of the band, and it really pushed me to become not just a mysterious rock chick in the back — I had to step forward. The most I have gained from Pixies was Charles’ [vocalist/songwriter Black Francis’] writing ability. He offered me a skill that has helped me onward. His mindset is really compatible with mine, and I cherish what I learned from him, even though I’m extremely upset with the band and their irresponsibility of how they let me go.

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Let’s talk about your split from the Pixies. There’s a lot of speculation online about what happened, but tell us exactly what went down.

I recorded the entire album with them. I contributed ideas and vocals, and then, shortly after finishing, I found out I’d been replaced. It wasn’t handled directly, which made it hard for me to process. If I hadn’t gone to the rehearsal I was meant to attend, I might never have seen them again. Ariel Pink picked me up and insisted I face them and collect my bass and wardrobe myself. I walked in, said my quiet goodbye, and that was that. I had no idea the Hollywood Bowl (September 17th, 2023) show would be my last with the band.

Was it entirely unexpected?

I had sensed tension for a while, mostly around equality. I wasn’t paid or treated as an equal, and that imbalance takes a toll. I gave everything to them and just wanted fairness — equality, not more. It’s a form of respect for the work and dedication. Looking back, maybe that created friction, but it came from wanting to be valued.

Had it grown turbulent?

There was pressure, but I ignored it and kept things professional. I wasn’t going to quit — I loved my job. Eventually, they made their decision. It’s unfortunate they couldn’t communicate it face-to-face.

That must have been extremely difficult, after spending a decade of your life with that band.

It was painful, especially not having sat down together to discuss something that meant so much to me — my job. I believed we were family, but I learned it was more business than family. That realization was tough, but it cleared the way for something new.

How did you handle it when you first found out?

I got the email on my 50th birthday. It ended with “It is what it is.” Later, the announcement went out in a way that wasn’t accurate, which fueled rumors. I chose to stay quiet and focus on a graceful exit. The best way to process it was through music — which not only gave me peace of mind but also my first album. I’m pretty proud of the production.

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Originally posted by Troubles A Foot

Sanity reminder that none of us were there, there's always multiple sides to every story, we don't know what it's like to be in a band with any of these people, and there's probably a lot to the story we're not privy to.

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Originally posted by Troubles A Foot

Sanity reminder that none of us were there, there's always multiple sides to every story, we don't know what it's like to be in a band with any of these people, and there's probably a lot to the story we're not privy to.

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Originally posted by Brank_Flack

Charles was talking about how it was getting to the point that either they fired her or the band couldn't keep going. Hard to believe that it was primarily about money rather than interpersonal issues, which isn't too say that everything was handled well.

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