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polux
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Brazil
29 Posts |
 Posted - 03/17/2004 : 15:37:21
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I know, we all love Pixies. But nobody's perfect.
there are always a music that is not so good, that is out of place.
Which is that song that could be banned from an album?
For me it could be Stormy weather. Is not a totally bad song, but kind of spoil the end os bossanova.
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Daisy
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
12 Posts |
Posted - 03/17/2004 : 17:30:47
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| I don't like the stupid 'uk surf' Gauge away, it pisses me off and I can't explain why... |
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freakin phreak
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161 Posts |
Posted - 03/17/2004 : 18:32:15
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| i agree polux, stormy weather isnt terrible, but it just seems like it was kinda "slapped" on bossanova. ive never really liked it, but ill tolerate it. |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 03/17/2004 : 19:59:48
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I'd say it depends on the artist. Some of my favorite They Might Be Giants songs are B-sides. And, of course, Frank has "Pan American Highway."
Join the Culf of Buttoms / Correctly spelled cults are so passé. |
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boom_cheek_aroon
- FB Fan -
USA
34 Posts |
Posted - 03/17/2004 : 20:53:28
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stormy weather, i think, retains one of the best quirks of black's song writing skills: in the middle of the song, for no reason at all, the tempo increases! Sure it doesn't compare to the dynamics of gouge away, but because even a small amount is there, i think it automaticly places stormy weather not at the bottom of the barrel.
the navajo know, now, there is a song that makes you smile in it's simplicity, but it lacks the power and good vibe that other simple pixies songs gave us. ed is dead and there goes my wave of mutilation for example. INCREDABLY simple songs, but they were fucking great.
the navajo know would have to be my not least favorite song, but most disappointing.
well fuck, i guess i didn't respond to this thread correctly.
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prozacrat
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1186 Posts |
Posted - 03/17/2004 : 21:53:04
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I think the best Pixies song is the b-side Santo. And TMBG has more b-sides and rarities than it does major release songs. Both bands, I hate to say, are infallable in my eyes. The world is a better place for each and every song they recorded. I can't even comprehend a song being the "worst." Rephrased as the "least bestest" may be a little more comprehendable to me. I know. I'm stupid. That's just the way my mind operates. I admit, it's possible for them to have written a bad song, but I haven't heard it.
"And her head has no room." |
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prozacrat
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1186 Posts |
Posted - 03/17/2004 : 21:54:00
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I guess I didn't really have a proper response to this question. Sorry.
"And her head has no room." |
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PsychicTwin
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1772 Posts |
Posted - 03/18/2004 : 06:02:09
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quote:
Originally posted by Kirk Bagley
One thing I've learned... stick to the songs from released albums. When you explore the rare and b-sides, it destroys your songwriting-brilliance idea you have about the artist.
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              ...though he loved to rock and roll...
You've gotta be kidding me!
Some of Frank Black's best songs are b-sides.
If you love a band and you've heard all their "official" work more times than you can even count, what the hell else are you SUPPOSED to do but seek out b-sides and rarities? It's, like, the final frontier of exploring a band's work...
If anything, listening to b-sides and demos (creative stages of songs) only bolsters my respect for a band's songwriting. I'm perplexed by you stance |
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riverfelix
- FB Fan -
Belgium
38 Posts |
Posted - 03/18/2004 : 06:14:36
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I think "Silver" sucks big time!
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Alex DeLarge
- FB Fan -
Sweden
84 Posts |
Posted - 03/18/2004 : 06:41:43
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| Build High kinda sucks |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7443 Posts |
Posted - 03/18/2004 : 06:49:10
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I've yet to hear a Pixies song that sucks. Now if you're talking about which Pixies song we like least, mine would be Blown Away.
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The Calistanian
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1342 Posts |
Posted - 03/18/2004 : 08:29:13
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This just isn't right...
I'm a fsh with no i's. |
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Daisy
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
12 Posts |
Posted - 03/18/2004 : 08:54:11
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quote:
Originally posted by riverfelix
I think "Silver" sucks big time!
Noooooo Silver's pretty... |
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Manny
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
252 Posts |
Posted - 03/18/2004 : 08:54:11
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quote:
Originally posted by riverfelix
I think "Silver" sucks big time!
MEH. You`re wrong. |
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Manny
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
252 Posts |
Posted - 03/18/2004 : 08:55:12
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quote:
Originally posted by Daisy
quote:
Originally posted by riverfelix
I think "Silver" sucks big time!
Noooooo Silver's pretty...
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porkbone1
= Cult of Ray =
USA
390 Posts |
Posted - 03/18/2004 : 17:53:34
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quote:
Originally posted by riverfelix
I think "Silver" sucks big time!
I agree! If I listen to all their albums back-to-back, it's the only song I ever skip. I have since burned my own discs without this song and Stormy Weather.
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Ebb Vicious
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1162 Posts |
Posted - 03/18/2004 : 19:04:16
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anything and everything by the toadies. |
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
Spain
2873 Posts |
Posted - 03/18/2004 : 23:50:41
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| I can't stand The Navajo Know. I've never skipped it for respect, but Francis vocals in this song get me mad. |
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
Spain
2873 Posts |
Posted - 03/18/2004 : 23:53:20
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| There are too many topics in this forum about this question... |
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Thiago
- FB Fan -
Brazil
73 Posts |
Posted - 03/19/2004 : 06:50:08
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| Silver |
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faskner
- FB Fan -
Brazil
75 Posts |
Posted - 03/19/2004 : 07:03:35
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| Dig For Fire is one of the least favorites. Maybe Build High, also. |
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Adam
= Cult of Ray =
USA
505 Posts |
Posted - 03/19/2004 : 08:39:50
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| Halalina and Veloria. Both are horrible |
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PsychicTwin
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1772 Posts |
Posted - 03/19/2004 : 12:00:40
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Originally posted by Adam
Halalina and Veloria. Both are horrible
ARE you out of your mind?? 
i think i'm not going to ever visit this thread again...all it seems to do is just brew up this disagreement sentiment in me. |
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Adam
= Cult of Ray =
USA
505 Posts |
Posted - 03/19/2004 : 12:35:24
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| Come on Twin what are your choices for worst or least best song? Oh, and sorry for spelling them wrong. Tell me what is so great about Velouria? It kills the mood of Bossanova for me right off the bat. |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 03/19/2004 : 14:36:19
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"Velouria" is one of the Pixies' best songs, as far as I'm concerned. It's very majestic and grand. It pretty much defines the mood of the album for me, rather than killing it.
Join the Culf of Buttoms / Correctly spelled cults are so passé. |
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Itchload
= Cult of Ray =
USA
891 Posts |
Posted - 03/20/2004 : 11:34:50
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| Jesus, are you guys serious? This is the 50th "worst Pixies song" thread in 3 weeks. Every single one is the EXACT same. |
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DruggedBunny
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
395 Posts |
Posted - 03/20/2004 : 13:42:45
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I tend to skip Is She Weird and Down to the Well, but I don't hate them. For some reason I often skip Velouria, too, even though I like it...
Silver is the ultimate Pixies fan splitter...
Stormy Weather is cool as hell, but you have to grasp the idea that he's pushing the repetition as far as he can for the sheer hell of it, whiners be damned.
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"I appreciate your being offended, but who gives a fuck? Where do I take my list of things I’m offended by? Is anybody accepting applications?" -- Bill Hicks
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Old Neptuna
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Ireland
200 Posts |
Posted - 03/20/2004 : 14:19:02
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I must admit - I have to be in the mood for Silver. Velvet Undergroundish? Dunno - it's one of them.
Tuna
 "Your head can go real screw, When saucers chasin' you.." |
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Daisy
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
12 Posts |
Posted - 03/21/2004 : 09:56:04
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Originally posted by Old Neptuna
I must admit - I have to be in the mood for Silver. Velvet Undergroundish? Dunno - it's one of them.
Tuna
"Your head can go real screw, When saucers chasin' you.."
Yeahh I think it's a bit like Venus in Furs...But I'm usually in the right mood I think. |
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
3988 Posts |
Posted - 03/21/2004 : 11:55:50
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| Tony's Theme. It's fucking annoying. Even Frank said it "kinda sucks". |
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pixiesosso
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Posted - 03/24/2004 : 20:02:37
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Navajo know !!! That's realy a worse pixies song ! The only one that i have always to skip !
Anyway i think that Frank use to drink and eat , and has no problem if sometimes he use to shit !
I just love that band ! ( THE PIXIES ) . This guys realy got the formula of the music , able to touch my soul ! I would like to say my special thank's for : letter to Memphis ! |
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guy_nolan
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
417 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2004 : 08:20:38
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silver's kinda moaney, and gets on my nerves
For ten thousand years he slept, his mind feeding on the nightmares of the weak. Now he has awakened. As the night turned crimson, the fire-blade shattered and his power died. Then, the slaughter began... |
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edwina
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United Kingdom
179 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2004 : 08:42:56
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quote:
Originally posted by ramona
Tony's Theme. It's fucking annoying. Even Frank said it "kinda sucks".
I'll have to agree... |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2004 : 09:30:24
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I love that solo Black Francis bootleg moment where he stops playing 'Levitate Me' and says 'Fuck that song, man!' 'The Happening' is probably the most filler-ish moment on any Pixies release, although it is just a little gag.
CARL.
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PsychicTwin
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1772 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2004 : 10:58:23
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Originally posted by Adam
Come on Twin what are your choices for worst or least best song? Oh, and sorry for spelling them wrong. Tell me what is so great about Velouria? It kills the mood of Bossanova for me right off the bat.
Like Itchload said, this topic has been beaten to death in the past.
But since you asked...I have to agree with ramona.
Tony's Theme is the stinker of the bunch. It's just...lame. Has none of the redeeming qualities that draw me to the Pixies like a moth to the flame. I tend to skip it every time nowadays. Frank was right when he said "it kinds sucks." Big time.
what is so great about Velouria? It's just a beautiful song. It rocks and is very pretty at the same time (a hard feat to acheive when writing a song)...the chord progression is quite unique and the melody is great. the last bit of v-e-l-o-u-r-i-a is just brilliant. and I think it is one of the most definitive songs as far as Bossanova's "sound" goes. |
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The OK Pope
- FB Fan -
USA
46 Posts |
Posted - 03/29/2004 : 11:03:06
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| I personally hate "Ed Is Dead". Can't stand to listen to that one. |
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