Review: 10 out of 10 The Pixies' released their third
album Doolittle in the spring of 1989 and it instantly became
their second classic album in a row. Unlike the diamond-in-the-rough
nature of Surfer Rosa, produced by noise-rock's Steve Albini, Doolittle
is instantly listenable and is the most widely popular Pixies album.
Opening with the eyeball-slicing exploits and manic energy of "Debaser",
the album scores song after song. Though not as abrasive as their
previous record, Doolittle is every bit as quirky. One glance
at the song titles will tell you that: "Debaser", "Wave of Mutilation",
"Monkey Gone to Heaven". "Crackity Jones", etc. The standout songs
include "Debaser", "Here Comes Your Man" (released as a single), "Monkey
Gone to Heaven", "No. 13 Baby", and "There Goes My Gun". The more
accessible sound of Doolittle along with the release of two videos
to promote the singles established the Pixies as a minor player on the
edge of the pop mainstream, while they kept their indie credibility. Doolittle
is
one of their finest efforts.
Monkey
Gone to Heaven
1. Monkey
Gone to Heaven
2. Manta Ray
3.Weird at
My School
4.Dancing
the Manta Ray
Here
Comes Your Man
1. Here Comes
Your Man
2. Into the
White
3. Wave of
Mutilation...UK Surf
4. Bailey's
Walk