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Fissile
= Cult of Ray =

518 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2014 : 05:46:57
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quote: Originally posted by BunsenH
Scrolling above, it's interesting to see how much praise there was for this little one-off demo. And now, ten years out, that love is clearly gone among fans... Will the same happen with the 2014 tracks?
I thought Bam Thwok was stupid the first time I heard it. |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
   
Niue
7443 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2014 : 07:06:31
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Stupid doesn't mean bad. Yeah it's stupid and I never listen to it but I kind of like it.
Denis
Obsidiana Bijoux |
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trobrianders
> Teenager of the Year <
  
Papua New Guinea
3302 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2014 : 13:22:40
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How does it go again?
_______________ Ed is the hoo hoo |
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Arm Arm Arm
* Dog in the Sand *
 
1037 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2014 : 16:12:43
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I kind of like it. The bridge is the best part, I really love that. If it wasn't sung by Kim, I'd like for them to pull it out in concert. They could do something weird during the bridge. It's an all right song. |
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tisasawath
= Cult of Ray =

Wallis and Futuna Islands
783 Posts |
Posted - 06/15/2014 : 05:46:25
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Bam Thwok is today's featured article on Wikipedia's front page. |
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Mickey
- FB Fan -
USA
207 Posts |
Posted - 06/21/2014 : 23:32:52
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I still love this song, I find it way better than any of the 2014 material (which I do more or less like).
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johnnyribcage
* Dog in the Sand *
 
USA
1301 Posts |
Posted - 06/23/2014 : 16:07:19
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Not that anyone cares, but I've always thought this song sucked. Sounds like a Breeders outtake or something. When they released it I kind of thought, "what the fuck is this? hope this isn't a harbinger of things to come".... Fortunately, it wasn't.
My density has popped me to you. |
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burtkenobi
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
2 Posts |
Posted - 07/01/2014 : 11:00:36
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I still find myself randomly humming "a wokka wokka wokka"... |
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BunsenH
= Cult of Ray =

296 Posts |
Posted - 07/01/2014 : 15:55:43
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quote: Originally posted by burtkenobi
I still find myself randomly humming "a wokka wokka wokka"...
That's from the muppets... |
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burtkenobi
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
2 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2014 : 11:03:41
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I always assumed it was an approving reference to the comedy legend that is Fozzy. But I do love the song. |
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Helmut
= Cult of Ray =

315 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2014 : 21:48:29
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I like the song for the fact that it helped bury the hatchet, but its more of a footnote than anything. It didn't go down well live the few times they played it. |
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BunsenH
= Cult of Ray =

296 Posts |
Posted - 08/08/2014 : 03:29:24
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quote: Originally posted by Helmut
I like the song for the fact that it helped bury the hatchet, but its more of a footnote than anything. It didn't go down well live the few times they played it.
Really, it went down the same as any of the "Indie Cindy" tracks performed live... from my perspective. I remember reading that it was Kim that didn't like the mild applause. |
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Stevio10
* Dog in the Sand *
 
United Kingdom
1124 Posts |
Posted - 12/21/2024 : 11:50:09
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Listened to Bam Thwok recently and it hit me how quintessentially Pixies it is. As in, this could have been a B side from the classic era.
I remember when it came out and the excitement about a potential new album...then nothing.
I'm glad they're both making music now but there's a 'what if' feeling of missed opportunity (for one reason or another) they didn't make an album during those early reunion days. |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
   
Netherlands
6250 Posts |
Posted - 12/21/2024 : 11:55:08
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Should have released one out of the gate
--------------------------- BF: Mag ik Engels spreken? |
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Troubles A Foot
* Dog in the Sand *
 
USA
1010 Posts |
Posted - 12/21/2024 : 21:49:16
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Bam Thwok rules. I was also hoping it was the start of more Pixies 1.0. I also love the production, it has a great indie feel. |
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Mad Lucas
- FB Fan -
Australia
171 Posts |
Posted - 12/22/2024 : 02:35:01
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For some reason this discussion made me also want to revisit Smitten by The Martinis. Such a fun record. |
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
 
United Kingdom
2475 Posts |
Posted - 12/22/2024 : 10:21:05
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quote: Originally posted by Stevio10
Listened to Bam Thwok recently and it hit me how quintessentially Pixies it is. As in, this could have been a B side from the classic era.
I remember when it came out and the excitement about a potential new album...then nothing.
I'm glad they're both making music now but there's a 'what if' feeling of missed opportunity (for one reason or another) they didn't make an album during those early reunion days.
Agreed. Clearly not for want of trying on BF's part by all accounts. |
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Skatealex1
* Dog in the Sand *
 
1695 Posts |
Posted - 12/23/2024 : 04:56:30
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It's kinda interesting to me in retrospect. With this track. The lofi mix and specifically Kim's vocals with Frank's I think give it that old school Pixies feeling. Also the tight songwriting.
Not saying it's up there with the best Surfer Rosa or Bossonova songs or anything but I do agree with the idea that this sounds more old school Pixies than most of their 2.0 tracks. |
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Troubles A Foot
* Dog in the Sand *
 
USA
1010 Posts |
Posted - 12/23/2024 : 09:50:42
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Listening again now. Joey is also awesome on this.
I like that it's kind of a sunny, happy new Pixies song. I think Deal's presence could have helped convince skeptical fans that new Pixies music could be a joyous and unpredictable thing.
A bit strange how low Frank's vocals are in the mix, but then again that's the "classic" Surfer Rosa sound. |
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