I'm especially a fan of Wave of Mutilation from this same album, and the "UK Surf" slow version that was the B-side of Here Come You Man and on the Pump Up the Volume soundtrack.
Yeah, even though I was listening to this in 89 when it came out I still relate it to the 90s if only because I think the first single off this record (Monkey Gone to Heaven) as being the opening shot of the beginning of 90s indie rock. And Pixies became a bigger band playing bigger venues on their reunion in the 2000s.
But Mr Mister, that song can't exist in any other decade. And they were so unhip, which I think is what was cool about them.
And I'm going to give Kieth shit for saying he doesn't know other songs where the bass in the lead. You mean besides every Violent Femmes song and every New Order song?
Deni, I was also like--duh--"Cannonball" by the Breeders is super bass-y. And several others as you pointed out! 🤦♂️
I loved pretty much every track on the "Pump Up the Volume" soundtrack! Especially enjoyed the Pixies track, the Rollins/Bad Brains cover of "Kick Out the Jams," the ATL track "Freedom of Speech"
Agreed on the Mr. Mister track only belongs on the 80s.
Well, "Here comes you man" is a fun song to listen and sing along to, and "Broken wings" is fine, but kind of pretentious... and isn´t the 80s all about fun? Let's go with Pixies, then!
Love the Pixies, and all the stuff Frank Black and Kim Deal did after into the 90estness. I wouldn't say their sound was typically 80s, but that whole US indie rock thing was very much a counter culture movement born in the 80s. So I will go with them here, even though Broken Wings is way more 80eesy.
Pixies are too '90s to represent the '80s. Their sound was the sign of some excellent things to come. (I believe several years later, Nirvana would cop to shamelessly ripping off Pixies' "quiet/LOUD" songwriting formula. I also hold them in high esteem for one of my favorite "cover is better than the original" songs, "Head On." Mr. Mister is '80s to the core, and there's too much experiential weight for even Kim Deal's bass to override: I bought my "Welcome to the Real World" cassette at Camelot music, and Mr. Mister at Blossom Music Center was the first show I ever bought tickets to - and I had to buy my girlfriend's DAD a seat, too, because neither of us had our driver's license yet. Opening act that summer night in July 1986? The motherfucking Bangles, man. What a show.
I think this is my stance too, regarding Pixies, who I truly like as a band. Despite their existence in the 80s, they don't represent MY 80s, so I tend to agree with this assessment.
That Mr. Mister experience is incredible! And give it up for that dad for even agreeing to drive you to, and stay at, that show! Great memory!
Fuck the Pixies. Being contemptuous of the system you're a part of and trying to make money in doesn't make you cool. It makes you pretentious asshats. Don't want to make a video the right way? Too "cool" to lip synch? Don't make one at all. I never heard this song, but I am still cool. There is nothing 80's about this song. Shouldn't be in the list. Maybe punk/alternative should have their own thing? But, 80's or 90's, I don't really care for this song. And yet...I am still cool.
Kyrie is one of my favorite songs of the 80's, also like it better than Broken Wings.
I didn't own this one, but after listening to "Broken Wings" a lot this week, I am realizing that I am only into it for old times' sake. But it has a definite 80s cred to it that beats Pixies just in this one area.
I'm especially a fan of Wave of Mutilation from this same album, and the "UK Surf" slow version that was the B-side of Here Come You Man and on the Pump Up the Volume soundtrack.
Yeah, even though I was listening to this in 89 when it came out I still relate it to the 90s if only because I think the first single off this record (Monkey Gone to Heaven) as being the opening shot of the beginning of 90s indie rock. And Pixies became a bigger band playing bigger venues on their reunion in the 2000s.
But Mr Mister, that song can't exist in any other decade. And they were so unhip, which I think is what was cool about them.
And I'm going to give Kieth shit for saying he doesn't know other songs where the bass in the lead. You mean besides every Violent Femmes song and every New Order song?
Deni, I was also like--duh--"Cannonball" by the Breeders is super bass-y. And several others as you pointed out! 🤦♂️
I loved pretty much every track on the "Pump Up the Volume" soundtrack! Especially enjoyed the Pixies track, the Rollins/Bad Brains cover of "Kick Out the Jams," the ATL track "Freedom of Speech"
Agreed on the Mr. Mister track only belongs on the 80s.
--Keith
Well, "Here comes you man" is a fun song to listen and sing along to, and "Broken wings" is fine, but kind of pretentious... and isn´t the 80s all about fun? Let's go with Pixies, then!
You know how I get obsessed with a sound and can't let it go, but you're right, HCYM is a way more fun song! --K
Love the Pixies, and all the stuff Frank Black and Kim Deal did after into the 90estness. I wouldn't say their sound was typically 80s, but that whole US indie rock thing was very much a counter culture movement born in the 80s. So I will go with them here, even though Broken Wings is way more 80eesy.
Dig me some Pixies 🧚♀️, but just could not pull the trigger due to my obsession with 80s sound production! 🤷🏼♂️ --Keith
I totally get that, and had the same doubt in my mind
Pixies are too '90s to represent the '80s. Their sound was the sign of some excellent things to come. (I believe several years later, Nirvana would cop to shamelessly ripping off Pixies' "quiet/LOUD" songwriting formula. I also hold them in high esteem for one of my favorite "cover is better than the original" songs, "Head On." Mr. Mister is '80s to the core, and there's too much experiential weight for even Kim Deal's bass to override: I bought my "Welcome to the Real World" cassette at Camelot music, and Mr. Mister at Blossom Music Center was the first show I ever bought tickets to - and I had to buy my girlfriend's DAD a seat, too, because neither of us had our driver's license yet. Opening act that summer night in July 1986? The motherfucking Bangles, man. What a show.
I think this is my stance too, regarding Pixies, who I truly like as a band. Despite their existence in the 80s, they don't represent MY 80s, so I tend to agree with this assessment.
That Mr. Mister experience is incredible! And give it up for that dad for even agreeing to drive you to, and stay at, that show! Great memory!
--Keith
Did you fall in love with the placeholder or did you fall in love with your actress not being able to say the line "Red X 37 in the kitchen"? 😂
Kinda both. ♥️
Still want to shoot the teaser trailer for "Meat Locker II: Freezer Burn," next time Joe is in town! Joe, do you still have the cow costume? --K
Dude. Of COURSE I still have the cow costume.
Whether I still fit into it is another story entirely.
Fuck the Pixies. Being contemptuous of the system you're a part of and trying to make money in doesn't make you cool. It makes you pretentious asshats. Don't want to make a video the right way? Too "cool" to lip synch? Don't make one at all. I never heard this song, but I am still cool. There is nothing 80's about this song. Shouldn't be in the list. Maybe punk/alternative should have their own thing? But, 80's or 90's, I don't really care for this song. And yet...I am still cool.
Kyrie is one of my favorite songs of the 80's, also like it better than Broken Wings.
How do you really feel about Pixies? 😂
You know who to blame! 🤣
--K
You're cool...and defensive!
I didn't own this one, but after listening to "Broken Wings" a lot this week, I am realizing that I am only into it for old times' sake. But it has a definite 80s cred to it that beats Pixies just in this one area.