Released: April 18, 1989
Recorded: October 31 – November 23, 1988 at Downtown Recorders in Boston, Massachusetts and Carriage House Studios in Stamford, Connecticut
Length: 38:38
Label: 4AD, Elektra (initial U.S. distribution)
Producer: Gil Norton
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OK so yeah I know its been a while since I've written anything... last month was one of the most difficult times in my life. But now I think I've taken a long enough break to begin writing again. So without more delay I bring you this weeks selection of The Pixies Doolittle...
This album has one of the greatest intros of all time with "Wave of Mutilation"... it makes me think of the problems I use to have in my early 20's, and just chilling at the beach by myself when everyone was gone. The roads were always empty and dark so you had to be careful that the cops wouldn't try to pull you over for something dumb... I use to just sit there in the dark smoking a cigarette, while playing "Wave of Mutilation" over and over in my head. And sometimes if I was feeling daring I'd jump into the Ocean even if was raining.
One of the all time best lines I've ever heard was from the song "HEY" "Hey! been trying to meet you, hey must be a devil between us". It always come off to me like something to say to a girl that I never had to the courage to talk to, till then. The bass line that Kim Deal lays down on this one is ridiculous it all fits perfectly... I could listen to this song over and over for hours, which I have done plenty of times before (which I know I'm not the only one).
Perfect way to start a day with energy is blast "Gouge Away" all the while you scream along with Frank Black. It sounds like something you'd listen while driving 90 MPH to, while you buy booze before a party or a show.
Remember to Listen to my buddy LEE on The Pinata Hour and don't forget to PASS IT ON
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All tracks were written by Black Francis, except where noted.
"Debaser" – 2:52
"Tame" – 1:55
"Wave of Mutilation" – 2:04
"I Bleed" – 2:34
"Here Comes Your Man" – 3:21
"Dead" – 2:21
"Monkey Gone to Heaven" – 2:56
"Mr. Grieves" – 2:05
"Crackity Jones" – 1:24
"La La Love You" – 2:43
"No. 13 Baby" – 3:51
"There Goes My Gun" – 1:49
"Hey" – 3:31
"Silver" (Francis, Kim Deal) – 2:25
"Gouge Away" – 2:45
