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GypsyDeath
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 Posted - 07/05/2004 : 06:46:27
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After soem recent meet ups with various board members, I was shocked to find a lot of them would actually still rate Pixies over Frank Black.
Was wondering if there is anyone on here who prefers Frank over the Pixies???
Just thought I'd throw that in there... |
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
South Sandwich Islands
4204 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2004 : 06:51:22
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GypsyDeath
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3575 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2004 : 06:57:03
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Hoorah, some one restores my faith!
Just thought I'd throw that in there... |
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Frog in the Sand
-+ Le premiere frog +-
France
2715 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2004 : 07:06:38
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I'd say most of FB albums (FB, TOTY, DITS, BLD & SMYT) are better than any Pixies album.
"Join the Friends of FB.net / and win your weight in cereals"  |
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Erebus
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1834 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2004 : 07:12:57
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| Though I do see both as cut from the same cloth, give me Frank, with his extended musical family. The guy looks like he'll never stop growing. |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2004 : 07:21:39
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Definitely FB. Though now that I've seen the Pixies live, too, it's a harder call, but I still can safely say FB.
 "When 5000 posts you reach / Look as good you will not, hmmm?" |
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two reelers
* Dog in the Sand *
Austria
1036 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2004 : 07:50:57
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death to the pixies, here comes frank black !
which equals
the king is dead, long live the king !
 I joined the cult of this mouse / and now I occidentally tic-tac |
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GypsyDeath
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3575 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2004 : 07:55:26
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Even though I really enjoyed the pixies show, I would say that it was nto as amazing as Seeing FB...Its close, but still. FB everytime.
Just thought I'd throw that in there... |
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
1264 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2004 : 09:17:24
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I cannot say I like one better than the other. For me all is just Frank Black. I love his whole career. Started out with the Pixies and I followed from there. I'm happy to hear anything from the man no matter the band he plays with.
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Jason
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 07/05/2004 : 11:09:26
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I own a grand total of two Pixies albums: AT THE BBC and the Minneapolis DiscLive release. I've owned all the others before but sold them when I was going through one of my "big record collections are stupid and i need to condense my belongings" phases. Or maybe I just needed money.
Meanwhile I've kept every single Frank Black album and have never considered getting rid of them. I will own them forever.
I'm not even excited about seeing the Pixies. I was gonna skip it (Dallas, TX in October), but my 15 year old sister caught Pixies Fever this year and wants me to take her.
So I'm a Frank Black, 1993 and Beyond Man. |
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5155 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2004 : 11:28:44
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i'll take frank over pixies anyday - that being said, i still LOVE the pixies
-brian
 - "I joined the Cult of Frank / And they tried to cut off my nuts and make me put on a blue jumpsuit"
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chickenwithtwoheads
= Cult of Ray =
Netherlands
391 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2004 : 11:53:24
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Tommorrow I will see the Pixies for the third time this year, and I must say I'm not as excited as I was the first time.
I've heard all the disclive recordings many many times, and by now I've had it with this band....
Untill they will do some new things I will be listening to Frank Black.
Ordered Show me your tears on vinyl today.
So: YES, definately Frank Black!
I'm bored with the valleys and bored by the peaks. So I bought a ticket to the Pixies |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6214 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2004 : 12:38:47
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I was wearing my SMYT FB shirt yesterday at the pixies concert
and somebody came up to me:
hey frank black, good band, not as good as the pixies and I replied
with a simple shaking of my head
seeing frank black and the catholics is great
you hear both pixies songs and catholics songs
it's a celebration of his career
when I saw the pixies yesterday I saw a celebration of his first 3 albums (counting COP), I'm not against that at all, but I don't know, Frank Black is more dynamic than the Pixies, the Pixies are more consistent but Frank Black takes more risks
 "I joined the Cult of Frank/Nobody wanted to join my Culf" |
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Little Black Francis
> Teenager of the Year <
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Posted - 07/05/2004 : 13:26:25
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I am a frank freak, whever he is, whoever he plays with, that's my fave... I do perfer the small venues and intimate gigs and low casts and local bar scene rather than this pixies stadium shit... I hate stadium concerts, sorry
nuotare? hehehahhahehehaha |
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Antoinette
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Posted - 07/05/2004 : 13:50:30
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| Sorry -- I do lovelovelove FB and respect everyone's preference for the other way 'round, but the Pixies will always be *it* for me. |
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El Barto
= Song DB Master =
USA
4020 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2004 : 13:53:55
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I believe I enjoy Frank Black more than the Pixies. His solo career is far more vast and varied than The Pixies. Now, if the question was "Frank Black & The Breeders or The Pixies?," that would be way too easy...the former, all the way. I my combined love for both bands far exceeds my love for The Pixies. I rediscovered "Pod" after not hearing it for a long time...great great stuff.
I guess I just wasn't made for these times. |
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Useyourname
- FB Fan -
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Posted - 07/05/2004 : 13:56:09
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I'll take Frank over the Pixies
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frank_black_francis
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
895 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2004 : 16:36:25
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| Apples and Oranges....not really....i prefer FB&Cs |
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gary13th
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
632 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2004 : 17:15:35
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i prefer FB solo/catholics anytime. the pixies are great.... just Frank is better. I cant wait for Honeycomb...!
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They are about, dressed to deceive, architect David Vincent |
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Hatchetman
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
234 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2004 : 02:03:00
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Frank is a much better songwriter now than he was back in the Pixies days. I love the Pixies and they would probably still be my favourite band if it wasn't for Frank Black & the catholics. They are something *special*.
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Mad Lucas
- FB Fan -
Australia
144 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2004 : 04:01:48
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Frank Black and FB&C would have to be the second best musician/music group ever. The first best being the PIXIES.
Jesus was a sailor, when we walked upon the water. |
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
3988 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2004 : 08:05:11
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I have always said Frank over the Pixies. Anyday and twice on Sunday!
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Each time the world turns 'round
It doesn't make a fucking sound
It doesn't mean that we don't feel it
It means nothing without your love
Means nothing without your love
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TheCroutonFuton
- Mr. Setlists -
USA
1728 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2004 : 08:31:36
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Frank Black > Pixies
He can be better, but sometimes the Pixies are just as good.
"Freedom is a state of mind and the condition and position of your ass. Free your mind and your ass will follow." - Funkadelic |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2004 : 08:56:24
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I 100% agree with that theorem, Crouty.
(To show the work) I was a big fan of the Pixies since '89, but Frank's solo and Catholics work were what inspired me find to out more about the man and his brain, and inevitably glued me to this fine site. There are worse forms of addiction I suppose.
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TheCroutonFuton
- Mr. Setlists -
USA
1728 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2004 : 09:13:07
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Here's a playlist that could easily compete with any Frank Black CD:
1. Space (I Believe In)
2. The Sad Punk
3. The Happening
4. Havalina
5. Motorway to Roswell
6. River Euphrates
7. Dead
8. I Bleed
9. Nimrod's Son (Actually, now that I think about it..it kinda has that FB and the C's "vibe", if you will.)
10. Rock Music
11. Subbacultcha
12. Hey
13. There Goes My Gun
14. The Navajo Know (I'm sure many will dissagree, but I find this song great. And very sexy for some reason. Joey's guitar, I think.)
15. All Over the World
"Freedom is a state of mind and the condition and position of your ass. Free your mind and your ass will follow." - Funkadelic |
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The Holiday Son
= Quote Accumulator =
France
2010 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2004 : 09:43:21
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quote:
Originally posted by offerw
I cannot say I like one better than the other. For me all is just Frank Black. I love his whole career. Started out with the Pixies and I followed from there. I'm happy to hear anything from the man no matter the band he plays with.
wilhelm
Amen to that. |
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toeknee
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
281 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2004 : 09:46:03
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I put Pistolero in and suddenly I am convinced that this is the real deal, that no Pixies record could ever come close. Then I listen to Bossanova and it is the exact opposite.
Only a genius could make me think like that. To choose my favourite album would be like choosing my favourite child. |
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TRANSMARINE
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
2002 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2004 : 10:55:22
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I do like Frank a bit more than the PIXIES...but let us NOT forget without Black Francis, there'd be no Frank Black.
Catchin' blue in his eyes that were brown
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Dallas
= Cult of Ray =
USA
725 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2004 : 12:10:12
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Its all FB to me. Pixies, Catholics, whatever.
Thats why Bam-thwok is just a novelty. The Pixies havent put out a new song until Charles writes one. Its that simple. And I hope they dont put out another song until Charles says to himself "man, the song I wrote between breakfast and lunch is really a Pixies song! No, not the one after the bagel, the one before the 2nd cup of coffee..."
He is a transcendent talent. |
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The Calistanian
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1342 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2004 : 12:37:34
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FB no question.
The man evolves with great music every release. The Catholics are superior musicians. Although, overall, I'm just a Black Francis/Frank Black fan. It's all good.
1. I am a fsh with no i's.
2. You must be wearing Zubaz, 'cause you're daring to be different.
3. I am a man with 3 fingers...but that doesn't count my index finger nor my thumb. |
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mun chien andalusia
= Quote Accumulator =
Italy
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Posted - 07/06/2004 : 13:16:08
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i've always considered the pixies as frank's first backing band. so i guess i'll take frank with or without the people that backed him through his career.
 join the cult of errol\and you can have a beer\without having to quit smoking
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2004 : 13:38:29
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quote:
Originally posted by toeknee
To choose my favourite album would be like choosing my favourite child.
Amen to THAT. I can't choose. I won't choose. Put a gun against my head, you won't make me pick. I love the Pixies, I love Frank Black. I love FB solo, I love the Catholics. I love it all. I'm a music lover, not a music chooser. I'm an appreciater, not a picky looser!
 Wokka Wokka!! |
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dogjones
- FB Fan -
USA
142 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2004 : 19:02:31
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Bam-thwok a novelty...holy shit what a horrible song...sounds like a rejected Breeders B-side
that said, i dunno what's up with all the recent pixies love besides the spur of the moment...most of these reunion gigs so far theyre playing the most simple songs of their back catalogue with only a few variations between gigs. like a lotta reunions, 'uninspired' leaps to mind. |
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darkoutsider
= Cult of Ray =
USA
285 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2004 : 19:04:37
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To me any Frank is good Frank. Whether it be with The Pixies, by himself, or with The Catholics I don't care. As long as I get my Frank fix somehow I'm fine. I don't pick The Pixies over Frank or Frank over The Pixies. It's all good homie, it's all good.
In my defense... I'm just sayin' |
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darkoutsider
= Cult of Ray =
USA
285 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2004 : 19:06:36
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quote:
Originally posted by speedy_m
quote:
Originally posted by toeknee
To choose my favourite album would be like choosing my favourite child.
Amen to THAT. I can't choose. I won't choose. Put a gun against my head, you won't make me pick. I love the Pixies, I love Frank Black. I love FB solo, I love the Catholics. I love it all. I'm a music lover, not a music chooser. I'm an appreciater, not a picky looser!
Wokka Wokka!!
I could not have said it better Speedy. Bravo... bravo.
In my defense... I'm just sayin' |
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
South Sandwich Islands
4204 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2004 : 20:58:03
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