Description:Bossanova is the third album by the American alternative rock band Pixies, released in August 1990 on the English independent record label 4AD in the United Kingdom and by Elektra Records in the United States. All of Bossanova's original material was written by the band's frontman Black Francis; it marked the point where his artistic Bossanova is the third album by the American alternative rock band Pixies, released in August 1990 on the English independent record label 4AD in the United Kingdom and by Elektra Records in the United States. All of Bossanova's original material was written by the band's frontman Black Francis; it marked the point where his artistic control over the band became absolute. The album's sound, inspired by surf and space rock, complements its lyrical focus on outer space, which references subjects such as aliens and unidentified flying objects.
Because of 4AD's independent status, major label Elektra Records handled distribution in the United States; Bossanova reached number 70 on the Billboard 200. The album peaked at number three in the UK Albums Chart. Two singles were released from Bossanova, "Velouria" and "Dig for Fire"; both charted, at #4 and #11 respectively on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart.... (more)(less)
Manufacturer : 4AD Release date : 13 August 1990 EAN: 0065263701002 UPC: 652637010022
"DIG FOR FIRE :: Honestly, I am not a fan of later Pixies material. I only slightly like this song, even, and don't care for any of the other songs on this album. That will probably work out in my favor eventually, when I finally give it an honest chance again and suddenly have an entire album of "new" music to enjoy.
there is this old man
who spent so much of his life sleeping
that he is able to keep awake for the rest of his years
he resides
on a beach
in a town
where i am going to live
"
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"Following Doolittle was apparently not easy, as neither of the two Pixies albums that followed managed to match its Greatness. Bossanova still has its moments of Greatness though, it's just not as rewarding of a listen to my ears as its predecessor.
Favorite song: "Is She Weird"
"
"Released: August 13, 1990
Genres: Indie Rock, Alternative Rock, Surf Rock, Space Rock
Favourite Tracks:
- All Over The World
- Allison
- Ana
- Cecilia Ann
- Havalina"
"Released - 1990
Track listing:
01. Cecilia Ann
02. Rock Music
03. Velouria
04. Allison
05. Is She Weird
06. Ana
07. All Over the World
08. Dig for Fire
09. Down to the Well
10. The Happening
11. Blown Away
12. Hang Wire
13. Stormy Weather
14. Havalina"
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