On this day April 18, 1989, Pixies released their second studio album Doolittle, a landmark moment in alternative rock that would go on to influence an entire generation of bands. The album reached number 98 on the US Billboard 200 and is now considered one of the most important records of the late 80s.
Doolittle blended surreal lyrics, dynamic shifts, and abrasive yet melodic guitar work. Tracks like Debaser, Monkey Gone to Heaven, Wave of Mutilation, and Here Comes Your Man showcased the band’s ability to balance noise and pop hooks with weirdness and edge. It was accessible and chaotic at the same time, and it laid the groundwork for what alternative and indie rock would sound like in the 90s. With Black Francis on vocals and guitar, Kim Deal on bass and vocals, and Joey Santiago and David Lovering rounding out the lineup, the band hit their creative peak with this release.
Fun fact: Doolittle was one of Kurt Cobain’s favorite albums and heavily influenced the sound of Nirvana’s Nevermind.
Trivia question: What 1989 Pixies album featured songs like Monkey Gone to Heaven and Debaser and reached number 98 on the Billboard chart?
Doolittle blended surreal lyrics, dynamic shifts, and abrasive yet melodic guitar work. Tracks like Debaser, Monkey Gone to Heaven, Wave of Mutilation, and Here Comes Your Man showcased the band’s ability to balance noise and pop hooks with weirdness and edge. It was accessible and chaotic at the same time, and it laid the groundwork for what alternative and indie rock would sound like in the 90s. With Black Francis on vocals and guitar, Kim Deal on bass and vocals, and Joey Santiago and David Lovering rounding out the lineup, the band hit their creative peak with this release.
Fun fact: Doolittle was one of Kurt Cobain’s favorite albums and heavily influenced the sound of Nirvana’s Nevermind.
Trivia question: What 1989 Pixies album featured songs like Monkey Gone to Heaven and Debaser and reached number 98 on the Billboard chart?
