Understanding Pixies

[@LieLikesMusic]

What artist/band should be next? 🤘🎸

[@thegloriouspyrocheems2277]

Manic Street Preachers and the story of Richey Edwards

[@edoardotampieri5828]

Zach Hill/ Hella or Death Grips

[@davida4662]

The germs!!!

[@smilejenkins]

Take a look at Pendulum's album In Silico, WAIT TALK ABOUT BRICK + MORTAR, these guys have made quite some music for almost 10 years, and they are extremely underrated. (I recommend listening to Bangs from 2013)

[@MailoYPorky]

Lie Likes Music MUSE

[@nem447]

Initially the Pixies were like the Velvet Underground, they didn't sell many albums but everyone who bought one formed a band.

[@Gr8Layks]

I’ve heard that exact quote before. Which musician said that?

[@Askemanden]

@@Gr8Layks David Bowie iirc. Someone else said it about VU earlier.

[@herchelleonwood7463]

@@Gr8Layks i've heard it said about the Stooges also. in fact the Ramones got together because they were the only 4 guys in their high school that liked the Stooges.

[@90sArchive]

The ad actually said "Band seeks bassist into Hüsker Dü and Peter, Paul and Mary. Please - no chops." Nothing about them wanting a female bassist. Also Kim was the only person to answer the ad. Just thought i'd point that out.

[@coreycox2345]

I love that she didn't know how to play the bass. She learned.

[@christiangasior4244]

Her basslines are actually very integral to the music as well. Simple but effective. It's the Peter Hook effect. Beginner with a knack for the instrument. She is not exactly Peter Hook, but she has that same creativity that makes many technically limited players like Cobain, Johnny Ramone/Thunders, and sort of Tom Scholz so great. Tom Scholz played classical piano as a child but he didn't start playing guitar until he was in his 20's at MIT, not long before he began work on the titular first album. Boston's first album is underrated. Too often written off as AOR radio friendly over-produced slop. The dude made one of the best sounding albums ever mostly in his basement. His guitar overdub symphonies were superior to those of Queen's in that his harmonies were just so perfect. Brad Delp's voice is also underrated. His range was incredible, and he could hold a high note at full blast for a long time. All the dubs are so perfectly synchronized that it sounds almost alien, and it was definitely unlike anything people had heard before. Also helped that he was an awesome songwriter and that every song on the album either is a hit or could be a hit. Most were hits. Also he was a very nerdy, unrock figure for such a supposedly throwaway radio band. I've heard he is a litigious dick, which is a shame, especially as he has done a lot to help human rights and more importantly, animal rights. Then again, Brad Delp was the one videotaping his gf's sister surreptitiously by installing a cam in her room so he could do god knows what. When she found the cam, Brad didn't take it too well and gassed himself to death. So maybe Tom is the only sane one. Or maybe we're all a little bit cray. I'm AJ Benza, and this has been another rambling comment. Remember, sometimes you are being watched, so keep your eyes open and your balls powdered.

[@coreycox2345]

Tom Scholz's parents were our next-door neighbours in Scottsdale. They were very proud of him. When quite young, he put sandbags at their basement windows so as to not bother the neighbours and recorded his first album all by himself, and then hired a band to tour with him. It was funny because when they played in Phoenix, some groupies thought he might be staying with his parents and knocked on my bedroom window in the middle of the night saying "Tom. Tom."

[@christiangasior4244]

That's awesome. Were they lower, middle, upper middle class or...? Just curious. That was very considerate of him to put sandbags up. Brad would've set up cameras facing in his neighbor's windows. I would've pretended to be Tom and hope one of them bought into it. A long-haired wig or weird mullety wig might have done the trick depending on when this was. A lot of groupies are doped up or drunk and might buy into it. Lol just playing. Did you tell them he wasn't there, or just ignore them? Did you see if they were cute?

[@90sArchive]

@@moremartinthanmartin I think the videos are edited really well but I agree, this guy doesn't seem to know much about any of the artists he covers. He clearly just does basic research beforehand, probably on Wikipedia as you said haha.

[@samhynninen]

Doolittle is an amazing album. Perfect marriage of pop sensibilities, noise rock, tongue in cheek humor and also really dark lyricism.

[@LieLikesMusic]

For sure. I'm really in love with this album these days. Digging that balance of anger and ease.

[@marklion315]

If Man is 5, Then the Devil is 6, and if the Devil is 6 Then God is 7, then God is 7, then God is 7

[@Bbderbala]

Amen

[@LieLikesMusic]

Such great lyrics and performance! Gets me every time!

[@marklion315]

@Fresher than a frog! cause they good, people remember the song, and have feelings. People sometimes have feelings when remembering songs. Humans like good feelings.

[@dc99m]

If Man is Fine, Then the Devil is Sick, and if the Devil is Sick Then God is Heaven, then God is Heaven, then God is Heaven It's all in the sound of those numbers man...

[@christopherwalker6056]

@@dc99m wasn't there some kind if nursery rhyme that went something like "4567, little monkeys gone to heaven" or something like that? I'm 46 so I'm talking about back in the late 70's early 80's what kids in school would say. I suppose either that or he just got those numbers from the Christian view of 6 or what the Bible says regarding the number of the beast etc. But not sure where he got the notion of a monkey? Regardless Pixies are one of my top 5 favorite bands of all time.

[@michaellandi1582]

HEY! been tryin to meet you

[@christiangasior4244]

That’s actually the exact lyrics to a pixies song! What are the chances ? Lmfao. That blew my mind. Seriously, the song is called “hey” ( not joking!) And that’s literally how it starts out. You’re gonna be amazed omg. Crazy world we live in 😆

[@Double400]

Uhhh, I'm pretty sure that was intentional

[@Bbderbala]

@@christiangasior4244 i'm confused

[@Dan-zw5po]

Christian Gasior what last wrong with you asshat?

[@qrqrqr0515]

@@christiangasior4244 God hes so obviously sarcastic... Wtf guys

[@maxcohen13]

It's always terrible when great bands break up, but losing Deal was a deal-breaker* for most Pixie fans. I believe there are critical elements of certain bands that make or break them. While David Lee Roth and Eddie Van Halen made Van Halen great, Michael Anthony made them _unique._ Same with Pixies' Black and Deal. I will say that leaving the Pixies was Kim's best decision. Her creative energy was stifled until she started her band The Breeders - which is a PHENOMENALLY underrated band. I've also seen them live many times and they never disappoint. *I make no apologies for that pun. _Deal_ with it.

[@christiangasior4244]

The Breeders went platinum and I hear at least one of their tunes on the radio whereas it has the be “prehistoric X” (sunday) for them to play Pixies and it’s either “Where Is My Mind”, god I hate Fight Club, “Monkey Gone to Heaven”, “Here Comes Your Man”, or “Debaser”. So yeah that’s more songs than I thought, scratch that part. But yeah Kim Deal didn’t know her place and she didn’t know how to keep her mouth shut. Good for her 😊.

[@LieLikesMusic]

I checked out Cannonball when i did the research about The Breeders and i've heard that song so many times before. I was never consciously aware of the band until i made this though. But from what i've heard from Last Splash so far, they do have some really catchy songs!

[@maxcohen13]

Get a copy of their anniversary version of "Last Splash" - I think it's called "LSXX." It's a 3-disc set. One of the discs is filled with rough and edited versions of the album's songs that are not worth listening to, IMO. But they have one disc in there of singles that were released on EPs around that time, filled with some real gems. If you put a gun to my head to force me to choose the top two songs they came out with, I'd go with "Safari" (about the "hunt" to find a decent person for a relationship) and "Iris" (a song about the menstrual cycle, oddly enough.) There's a live version of them playing the latter song that sends chills down my spine every time I hear it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGnWmImYa7anoac

[@spaceinbetween6591]

Eddie Van Halen made Van Halen unique. It was his playing that started the second revolution in guitar playing (Hendrix started the first) Michael Anthony is a nobody who isnt even on anyone’s top 10

[@kgipe]

I agree that it's too bad for Pixies fans that Kim left the band - however Paz is a highly respectable replacement. I wouldn't write off the band over it at all.

[@axelbergstrom3644]

Understanding: Mike Patton Sonic Youth Ian Mackaye/Fugazi Dinosaur JR.

[@NP-lz2bx]

I second fugazi!

[@vincenzospaghetti]

Fugazi and Dinosaur Jr. are excellent suggestions

[@Bitter-Sailor]

You pretty much listed my favorites

[@francisroberge1111]

Dinosaur Jr

[@Tricklarock]

PATTON!!!

[@silvergamedog8168]

Pixies are an amazing band. You could play a 30 year old Pixies song to a kid today and I can bet you they would think it’s new. They influenced so many bands. I was lucky enough to see The Pixies live in Boston (where they originated) in 1987 about a year before they started to get big - yep I’m old! They were so good live.

[@LieLikesMusic]

Yes they were incredibly influential it seems. Damn to see them live at such an early stage must've been amazing. Did you have a feeling they were gonna be as big as they got when you heard their music?

[@silvergamedog8168]

Lie Likes Music to be honest, no I didn’t think that they would be that popular. Lol It seemed a little strange and different and that’s what I loved about their music. And let’s face it they never got like mainstream popular. Which I think is a good thing.

[@Large23collectibles]

I grew up in the late 80's and I cannot stress how crucial The Pixies were (and still are) at that time.

[@stephendarcy9803]

So true. I remember be 14 years old thinking i was so cool listening to U2 & Simple Minds when my older cousin said,"Listen to these." & lent me Surfa Rosa, Isn't anything by My Bloody Valentine, Playing with Fire by Spacemen 3 & Bug by Dinosaur jnr. Can't thank him enough.

[@christiangasior4244]

Ah I’m 33 and feeling old today. Thanks guys

[@roosterj2599]

I am a diehard Metalhead. Bands like Pantera, Sepultura, Alice in Chains, etc. are my favorites amongst all the Metal genres. I even love Hair Metal. I saw the Pixies Alec Eiffel video on MTV one night and was blown away. It was 1992 and the Seattle invasion was in high gear. I went to the record store and bought Trompe Le Monde. It didn't take long before I heard Wave of Mutilation in a movie I believe is titled Pump up the Volume. I never watched the whole movie. My girlfriend was watching it while I was in the garage playing guitar with my bass player at the time. I walked in right as the part with Wave of Mutilation playing. I loved it. My bass player turned me on to the rest of the Pixies albums. Where is my Mind was added to my set list. I love the Pixies. Every song and every album.

[@MysticalHydra]

You know what's particularly sorta weird and full circle? Gary Smith 2:50 was the name of the electrician who found Kurt Cobain's body. As acknowledged, and is common knowledge, Nirvana's biggest influence was quite arguably Pixies.

[@bearvsshaan]

i mean loud quiet loud...

[@ringoliverpond965]

They opened for U2 in ATL and were the best band on stage that night. I'll never forget "where is my mind" and "gouge away", genius. Was so lucky to see them before Kim left.

[@dukeofdeath276]

Possibly the most underrated band of all time. So influential!!

[@davidcopson5800]

I don't think Pixies are underrated.

[@jack0609]

I don’t think they’re underrated or overrated

[@mimiccave]

Absolutely one of my favorite bands! Their use of dynamics is legendary. To me it expresses the ups and downs of being bipolar. One minute you can feel depressed (slow and quiet) then the next minute you can feel bursting with energy (fast and loud).

[@LieLikesMusic]

Wonder what it's like to have that condition. Must be tiring... And talking about the loud/qiet, stop/start nature of their music, i guess that's what's really spellbinding me about their music. It's so diverse, yet there's always these same tendencies they go back to. At least in Doolittle and Surfer Rosa as i've heard so far. It's so addicting!

[@thecellulontriptometer4166]

What made the Pixies so good(in my opinion) is the different energy levels of the band members. For example, Debaser is a relatively straight forward rock song until Francis starts screaming, and then when Deal adds the harmony that is lilting it becomes really awesome. So many of their songs have these multiple tracks that come together with differing intensity levels layered within the same song. - If I was to request a band to look at that I have not seen on your list, I'd ask for the Stone Roses. They didn't put out a lot, but they are an influential transitional Manchester band that has always had a large cult following.

[@LieLikesMusic]

Yes i've listened to The Stone Roses. They're amazing. So i'll probably make a video dedicated to them at some point. But right now i have a full schedule of other videos coming up. I really appreciate that you share this though. I'll keep them in mind. Cheers from Oslo, Norway!

[@thadood4373]

Bossa Nova is my favorite. Highly underrated. All over the world is one of their best songs ever imo. Veloria, Down to the well, the happening, all amazing.

[@doscwolny2221]

Tha Dood hang wire whilst appears to be a throwaway is an excellent angsty song.bossanova and surfer are my faves. Great band.

[@GreenLepidolite]

Completely agree. Well produced album with cohesive atmosphere. So perfect from start to finish.

[@JNugent74]

Stormy Weather!

[@luismoraless7133]

Rock Music!

[@philipgior3312]

The album is filled with some of their best ever songs, though some hard-core Pixies fans consider it the least of their big 4 albums. Not I though. Francis has said it's his fave and I believe Santiago has as well.

[@thefirepenguins74]

The Breeders is a PHENOMENALLY underrated band

[@LieLikesMusic]

Maybe. Haven't listened to anything other than Cannonball. And that was a great first impression!

[@sophieh1862]

last splash will always be one of my favourite albums

[@AngrierGorilla]

underrated with a million copies sold?

[@MoonAlongMyHead]

@@AngrierGorilla The Wallflowers made a million copies in 2001 (RIAA) and I don't see anybody calling them a mainstream success lol

[@AngrierGorilla]

@@MoonAlongMyHead in fact I didn't call them a mainstream success

[@FinlayFosterReviews]

These guys absolutely blew my mind when I was 14 and completely changed my view on music completely. They have an incredibly special place in my heart. Fuck yeah pixies!

[@thedetectiveprince2732]

Understanding Sonic Youth

[@TeatroGrotesco]

Can you really understand a year long fever dream phasing in and out of nightmares?

[@jacobscott2830]

Saw the Pixies live with Weezer live this week and it absolutely rocked.

[@flupsdarups3897]

Im so jealous lol

[@TesserId]

"Monkey Gone To Heaven" is the first material of theirs I heard. It was playing through a friends window, and I was instantly in love. I was lucky that this was in Boston. I heard them called the Gods of Unpop. The melting pot of musical flavors can't be ignored.

[@nedd.8479]

Understanding Bad Brains

[@Chasstful]

Not a big enough band for the purpose of this producer.

[@jamiecampbell1981]

Bad bands? Ok go play your back street boys cd and dance in the mirror adults are talking

[@steveculbert4039]

In my opinion, Kim Deal was essential to the Pixies. She is wildly herself and extremely feminine to me, and her voice escalates their music.

[@Lex-zq3mb]

In their acoustic sessions documentary, I was blown away by how well her voice blended with Frank’s in some songs esp Bone Machine. I agree her certain artistry can’t be replaced, nor would the band be the same as just Frank.

[@edp3202]

​@@Lex-zq3mb is she gone for good from Pixies?

[@MoonAlongMyHead]

@@edp3202 Yes. She's been officially replaced with the talented Paz Lenchantin. No hate for Paz, she's next to no one, an amazing musician (once played bass in A Perfect Circle, Silver Jews and even with Billy Corgan in Swan) but the band is just not the same anymore, IMO.

[@luisbautista1636]

She wasn’t essential. Frank was.

[@DGemme1000]

Iggi Pop certainly thought so, and that’s what started the break up.

[@christopherreeves7807]

"Surfer Rosa" is a near-perfect album.

[@CentralggK]

I’d say that’s doolittle but surfer Rosa is #2 in my mind

[@Joshsiuuuu]

ViaLik InCenT where is your mind?

[@pigeonheadedman5225]

The cd with come on pilgrim and surfer Rosa is simply the greatest selection of music anyone could ever own

[@rachelleverone9268]

not near. IS

[@AllusernamesgoneFUCK]

@@CentralggK Id also pick Doolittle, it had alot of catchy pop riffs and is easily accessible for anyone that hasnt heard of them before.

[@davidellis5141]

The Pixies started as an acclaimed independent Band from Boston. Them and Throwing Muses were singed to hip UK label 4AD. Gradually Pixies built and even briefly starred. Throwing Muses sold enough but never had mainstream success. Pixies did US tour in 88 with The Cure. Dream Bill.

[@LieLikesMusic]

Great summary! And thanks for mentioning Throwing Muses. These bands toured together a bit from what i've read.

[@davidellis5141]

@@LieLikesMusic Your channel is really good. I am a huge fan of Throwing Muses. Check out Kristen Hersh solo track " Your Ghost " a duet with Michael Stipe.

[@FinlayFosterReviews]

Sonic Youth next!

[@jaredoldfiel-thompson7681]

Understanding Pavement

[@LieLikesMusic]

I guess that's fitting now that they're mentioned.

[@jdozer96]

This!

[@vincenzospaghetti]

Fantastic idea! What do you think about Built to Spill, no?

[@christiangasior4244]

I think they spilled. One great album and one good album and then...yeah

[@vincenzospaghetti]

Christian Gasior understandable.Defently down for Pavement though for sure

[@alexturner7939]

Understanding The Smashing Pumpkins

[@Salem-cc1kk]

Yeeeeessss

[@Thrashman-ye4cf]

So basically understanding Billy Corgan? They are basically a solo act with that narcissist in front lol

[@alexturner7939]

Modest Rodent well yeh pretty much lol. but also just giving credit to the other band members like Jimmy Chamberlin for example coz we can all agree he’s a talented drummer and was also responsible for shaping the sound of the band. And if there was a video that was made about The Smashing Pumpkins, it could highlight the evolution of the sound of the band and how they, and the sound itself, were significant to the early 90’s grunge scene, popular culture and the youth.

[@Thrashman-ye4cf]

@@alexturner7939 well said, brother. That's one thing that makes me hate billy that much more. You're right, jimmy chamberlin is one of the most underrated drummers in rock. If he wasn't in the band, the Pumpkins wouldn't sound nearly as good. It just sucks Billy doesn't recognise that and only credit himself pretty much. Also. It's even more infuriating that they would be so much better if billy just didn't. Have. That. Voice.

[@alexturner7939]

Modest Rodent Yes too true ahaha, Billy really does sound like a drowned rat just imagine how much more appealing the band would be without that voice lol, that voice is truly unmistakable. Yeh it’s such a shame that he was so selfish towards the other members and no wonder D’arcy broke up and the band members changed every 5 years lol - it wouldn’t hurt to hear the ideas from the other members as you can learn from them.

[@tomstestkitchen]

The current Pixies lineup with Paz Lenchantin on bass is awesome! They have a new album and it sounds really good.

[@sexobscura]

no Deal no deal

[@jeffvanderwerf3391]

Some old-timers are hard on Paz, but she is objectively a better instrumentalist than Kim, though I personally like Kim's voice more. Anyway, I think it evens out, and they are still making great music.

[@cellardoor199991]

Understanding REM. REM was the first "college-rock-alternative-garage" sound. They've been around since 1979. Way before these guys. Also, still waiting on Understanding King Crimson. One of the first bands to emphasize the "loud-quiet-loud" dynamic.

[@LieLikesMusic]

I think the loud-quiet thing has been a part of lassical music and jazz for a long time before that as well though. You'll get one bout King Crimson for sure sometime. It's just a matter of time.

[@cellardoor199991]

I meant one of the first ROCK bands to utilize the loud-quiet-loud dynamic

[@derekralston5967]

“Understanding” may be too strong a word in regards to KC

[@Mateo-et3wl]

REM is dead.. So, "they had been around" but now they're not. Thankfully. Because they really sucked for their last decade

[@p.k.andkid4646]

“You met me at a very strange time in my life.”

[@adambomb2916]

Perfect timing just listened to the breeders and pixies full discography yesterday

[@LieLikesMusic]

Really? That's definitely not bad timing haha

[@hessionr]

As a musician in the '80's who thought Doolittle was like God speaking to me through the burning bush...I appreciate this great synopsis of the Pixies. I learned a lot in a short period of time. Thank you.

[@crazedoutlook]

Bossanova is very underrated, and maybe their most intense album. The Happening is a prime example of the album’s extreme intensity. Trompe Le Monde is another solid effort, albeit the soundtrack of a band falling apart. Because the Pixies had Gil Norton as a producer, the band ended its impressive run with momentum left to carry their legacy forward.

[@LieLikesMusic]

I keep hearing many of their fans saying this. That their later records are underrated. Makes me wanna check em out soon. Thanks for reaching out and watching dude!

[@orpheaaerts3650]

I'am a huge pixies fan! so I was so happy when I saw this video in my subscription box! Once I went to one of their shows in Belgium in 2017, I was the youngest person their (17) among 40+ parents. I was sad that nobody really knew the pixies anymore from my age, but proud I managed to understand them despite my age.

[@LieLikesMusic]

Haha that's so dope. Do they still rock a good live show? And i'm sure there are a group of other people in your city your age that love this type of music. The hard part is finding them if there's no rock venue around.

[@orpheaaerts3650]

Lie Likes Music one of the best shows I ever saw. And probably, I have to keep looking ;)

[@NxDoyle]

Pixies came along at the right time artistically, but they were too early commercially. Like many, I fell in love with them immediately. And every day of the 30+ years since, my love has been ardent.

[@philiom7724]

Dude. All of their albums are amazing. They're incredibly great live, too. Their live performance CDs were often more popular than their albums.

[@garymckee6200]

Frank Black (Black Francis) is one of the most overlooked yet brilliant songwriters and front men of 80’s bands.

[@IOxyrinchus]

When I listen to the Pixies I get the sudden urge to join a band and write awesome songs, they’re so influential

[@tomwebster894]

Can you guys do understanding King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard

[@rainbowrotcod]

Yes!!

[@LieLikesMusic]

Maybe. I'm not really a huge fan of their music.

[@up6044]

where is my mind and dead by the pixes are my fav songs by them

[@rachaelsdaddy]

Your penultimate line was right. As a Disciple of the Black all their albums are effing amazeballs.

[@LieLikesMusic]

I don't think all their albums are amazing, but what i've heard so far is pretty good.

[@anonymousfox345]

understanding interpol

[@alberto-qw1lt]

One of the top bands ever!!!!

[@LieLikesMusic]

alberto scc Glad you appreciate them 👍

[@golupous]

Please do Bauhaus

[@brunoduarte6437]

Sonic youth, My Bloody Valentine, Dinosaur Jr, Birthday Party/Bad Seeds/ Crime City solution/Ensturzende Neubauten ( All mute records), Big Black/ Rapeman/ Shellac ( Steve Albini), Can, Swans

[@dukeofdeath276]

Totally agree they need to do one on nick cave and his bands.

[@King-ty7mz]

Understanding The Smashing Pumpkins!

[@Jacrispy223]

i dont think a band has ever come close to the pure psychotic energy this band has produced, especially on Surfer Rosa and Doolittle

[@NickP333]

My absolute favorite band ever. Total genius.

[@RyanUkulele]

Pixies are the all time greatest band I've ever heard. Can't get enough.

[@LieLikesMusic]

They're really solid! Can't get enough of doolittle these days.

[@callumnewman5238]

Understanding oasis or the stone roses, I'd love you more if you did them 😘😘

[@Th0tSlAyErIII]

Stone Roses please!!!

[@christiangasior4244]

Stone roses maybe. Oasis is like U2 in that there’s good music there but you wanna kick the shit out of bono no matter how much he helps Africa. Wanna do that with both brothers, mainly the less talented one who was the main instigator. Forget the name. But yeah holy shit they’re overrated and I use that term sparingly. Wonderwall sucks, don’t look back in anger is good, and champagne supernova is pretty good. Pretty sure they did other stuff as I’ve heard the albums, but nothing stuck out. And this isn’t just my opinion. It’s objective. So if that came off a bit douchey and arrogant, that’s why.

[@nickseifert9891]

Yes Oasis and stone roses would be amazing! You could also do a whole video on britpop.

[@eurofish2808]

Stone Roses

[@celluliteluvr]

Do the Breeders, I love the way Kim & Kelly Deal play and harmonize together. Driving on Nine, has not been known to bring tears to my eyes, but it has. I was living in Hoopeston, IL at the time and it was right on Rt. 9 that went into Lafayette, Indiana so i drove it alot listening to it. Lots of memories listening to them too.

[@riley5882]

If a video about music has David Bowie in it, I immediately love it! 😍

[@Morrison_Haze]

Bossanova really doesn't get enough praise. It's just as good as Surfer Rosa and Doolittle, there are some days where I think it's better.

[@jordanestes1997]

Over time it's become my favorite from them. I didn't like bossanova or trompe le monde at first, now I love those just as much as their first three releases

[@thebasedgodmax1163]

a video on they might be giants would be super cool. saw 'em live last night, absolutely amazing band

[@LieLikesMusic]

Flying To Learn Nice! Never taken the time to listen to them. So is there any particular album by them you would suggest?

[@thebasedgodmax1163]

+Lie Likes Music ah nice you responded! their album 'flood' from 1990 is commonly regarded as their best work, and is their most commercially successful and probably most representative of what the band is about, but my personal favourite would have to be their self titled debut album from 1986, so I'd suggest either of those!

[@renapeppers20]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! They're one of the most underrated bands in history.

[@alemmingsdeath]

I was lucky enough to see Pixies play on Halloween 1991. One of the best shows I've ever seen.

[@LieLikesMusic]

Cool. Take me back!

[@manlypedro75]

super cool, super natural and subliminal all at the same time. got me through my first heartbreak

[@ian8736]

Understanding modest mouse

[@yancieb]

I love you. Lonesome Crowded West and This Is A Long Drive are still the greatest albums to me.

[@Guercinator]

Yes please

[@naeness]

I love the people in this channel.

[@cjraven2399]

I would ❤️ that

[@stitch1007]

This!!!

[@BLamb-kb5gz]

So ahead of their time, probably fav band ever

[@LieLikesMusic]

Really? That's awesome. I just recently started to listen to their music again. And now i'm on a binge!

[@ytubeanon]

7:05 although a lot sources say francis threw his guitar, I'm pretty I heard him say he kicked it (angrily) towards her which hit her (for her being chronically late) 10:12 that pic of black francis is rare, he even has a head full of hair 11:00 I seem to recall that a large catalyst for the pixies re-uniting, when they did, was that Santiago told Francis that Lovering's girlfriend had left him, he was broke, an alcoholic and in a growing bad situation. Santiago convinced Kim over the phone by mentioning that re-uniting would also mean his kid(s) would be able to go to better schools and neighborhoods

[@LieLikesMusic]

There might be rumors about what happened between Kim and Frank. So we'll have to take this with a pinch of salt as it might be exaggarated. Didn't know i'd found anything rare haha. Thanks for sharing all this additional info! Really makes me wanna do even more research about the band.

[@RSidd]

Thank you for finally doing this! My favorite band of all time!

[@LieLikesMusic]

No problem Rishav. Greetings from Norway.

[@RSidd]

Awesome, brother! Greetings from India.

[@nicoladitolve951]

Understanding Fugazi

[@josephgallagher3880]

Their music is so simple,it's good.

[@velvetants]

Thanks for covering one of the best bands to ever exist!

[@brogcooper25]

I only discovered The Pixies a couple of years ago. They make me like a lot of music I wouldn't otherwise like.

[@ThePhantom4516]

have you done bjork yet? if not, should do!

[@LieLikesMusic]

This channel is just dedicated to rock music though.

[@drocardoso3213]

Hey man, I love what you do and don't take this the wrong way but please, do yourself a favor and open your mind to Bjork. Her music is braver and bolder than a lot of rock music out there. After all, the name of the channel is Lie Likes Music, isn't it?

[@1985cactus]

@Maxine Twaters The Cure are synth pop? Clean your ears

[@1985cactus]

@JezBollah 667 I don't get what you are trying to say. What do I gotta admit?

[@1985cactus]

@JezBollah 667 No, they were not synth pop. New wave and post punk isn't the same as synth pop

[@davidtuccaro7510]

So. I was really strung out on HEAVY Pain Killers (post cancer treatment and several offset diseases) and I was in Canada where I’m from and was “intervened” by my family so I was sent to a rehab in OC California. Within the first week I scored a LA WEEKLY paper saw that the Pixies we’re playing the next night. I checked out of the facility went to the show had a BLAST and it was so totally WORTH IT!!! I have seen them 3 times and I want to see them again!

[@LieLikesMusic]

Sorry to hear about your cancer. Cool that you went to see them though. I've never seen them live myself, but I hope to one day if they come to Norway. Thanks for sharing your story and for watching :)

[@halifaxverbeck7098]

Florence + The Machine maybe for the next video? they're not the typical band you do videos on, but i think they are gonna go down as one of the most important bands of the 2000s/10s. Florence herself is an extremely moving and captivating person, and the sheer force she has over people is incredible. i bet you'd have an amazing view on them.

[@LucasLinder]

Understanding Alice In Chains please! 😁 Would be really cool, love your videos!

[@LieLikesMusic]

Not a big fan of them, so i'd have to do a lot of research and listening before that happens. Thanks for suggesting them though. I'll keep it in mind ;)

[@LucasLinder]

I understand, their music is not everyones cup of tea, but cool! In case you'dd want to try to get into them, a great couple of songs to start with would be 1. Rooster (Dirt) 2. I Stay Away (Jar Of Flies) 3. All I Am (Rainier Fog) 4. Black Gives Way To Blue (same album name) 5. Man In The Box (Facelift) (6. Them Bones (Dirt), my personal favorite song) Dirt is their most praised album out there, so the whole album would be a tip. Some keywords about the band would probably be : 1. Versatile 2. Atmospheric 3. Drugs (The destructive part) 4. Phoenix (Rising from the ashes) 5. Jerry Cantrell (The mastermind) Their story of the band is full of tragedy, success, comedy, self-destructiveness, come backs and determination. Even though I don't always listen to the bands and artists you make videos about, I really like the depth you put into perspective. I actually gave some bands a chance after seeing your videos. And now im a fan of : Tool, Mac DeMarco, Queens of the Stone Age, David Bowie and Mastodon. So keep up the good work and we'll see in the future if a "Understanding AIC" pops up. Cheers from Sweden! 😁

[@DINGDONGDANIEL3]

Lie Likes Music Wow, that's insane to me for someone who loves music. Check out Down In A Hole to check out possibly their most heartfelt song ever made

[@christiangasior4244]

Don’t feel bad, he isn’t into Sparklehorse yet and we all know they’re better than even Alice In Chains. But yeah plenty of people who are worthy music fans don’t like Alice In Chains that much. I do but I can see why some wouldn’t. Some don’t like drug songs or songs that are mostly minor key sludge light metal about depressing shit. Their best asset was their vocal harmonies which were unique and inimitable , god knows the new band tries, and of course Laynes godly pained wail. Good instrumentalists too.

[@christiangasior4244]

And nutshell out heartfeels DiaH

[@user-bp2is5dj3h]

Understanding STEVE ALBINI

[@jayt7178]

Rob yes please

[@D34DParadise]

Yessssssss

[@stitch2k1]

Hell yes, Albini needs it.

[@christiangasior4244]

Nah nah Gil Norton or butch Vig

[@nickolasmuilaert78]

He’s a talented dick born in Montana. There, saved you the video😂😂

[@clickbaitcabaret8208]

The Pixies had a massive impact on the emerging grunge scene of the late 80's, early 90's. The so called "wide dynamic" the Pixies frequently used of a slow, melodic verse & a smashing thunderous chorus (such as Gouge away) was the template for about every grunge band who followed in the Pixies wake. Black Francis had a peculiar sense of humor that was reflected in much of their lyrical content, (Uriah hit the crapper, the crapper) This may have made the Pixies a difficult fit for the kind of airplay Nirvana, Pearl Jam & the other bands that typified the 90's grunge wave. The Pixies were a hugely important band in the history of rock & roll & deserved their place in the sun.

[@blunny1827]

siouxsie & the banshees

[@AnthonyDove-dm5hi]

Still listening to the Pixies since 1997. Thanks!

[@jonsmith2090]

to anybody new to the pixies, dont sell yourself short and make sure you totally checkout all of ths FRANK BLACK albums! In all honesty, cumulatively, Frank's solo shit rocks harder than the pixies! And this is coming from the worlds biggest Pixies fan! Just thought it had to be said! thanks...

[@rudenurse2561]

Kicked in the Taco.

[@SevenShadesOfNerd]

I've liked the Pixies for ages, but this video really made me fall in love with them and I've been listening to them and Husker Du almost nonstop ever since. So thanks!

[@StankPlanks]

This was great. The pixies are an amazing band.

[@NotStuart]

Head Carrier feels like such a staple album, one of the first I'd suggest yet it only came out on 2016!? It feels so much older!

[@jermyhopkisn9654]

I forgot how much I love the Pixies. Great video.

[@LieLikesMusic]

Glad this served as a reminder. Thanks for watching and supporting!

[@jonathanfisher9745]

They should be in atleast 5 different hall of fames for different and unique styles of music. They would hate this statement.....AWESOME!

[@kida6460]

Your videos deserve sooo much more exposure man, thanks!!!

[@BLamb-kb5gz]

Surfer Rosa + Doolittle = Greatest albums

[@Aster_Risk]

LoudQUIETloud was an awesome documentary. There was so much tension and it was so fascinating.

[@LieLikesMusic]

For sure. It highlighted perfectly the awkward and weird relationships they have. I would never imagine them to be like that if i hadn't seen it.

[@chrisadlc1]

OfNe of the best bands of the last 3 decades.. and Frank blacks solo stuff is severely underrated. Los Angeles, creature calling places named after numbers fu Manchu king and queen of Siam soooo good!!!

[@thescatteredsun]

Another great band. Always reminds me of my late teens when I first discovered them. Hearing "Debaser" takes me back erytm. Great research and again, another great video

[@LieLikesMusic]

Cool. Their music remind me of these past 2 weeks haha. This is when i really started getting into their music. Thanks for watching and commenting. It means a ton to me.

[@thescatteredsun]

Lie Likes Music Not a problem man. Thank you for making interesting and well researched videos and they mean a great deal to me as well. Almost inspires me to do my own videos someday

[@Stephuzz]

understanding Thom Yorke!

[@TheophanyComedyGuru]

Another band you've introduced me to! Thanks for the new listening material :D

[@LieLikesMusic]

I'm glad you're here with open ears. That's my approach as well. Right now i'm binge listening to Pixies. Love it! And no problem Theo! Thanks for being such a lojal subscriber.

[@cringegasm7400]

Holy shit finally. Thank you Lie!

[@LieLikesMusic]

No problem. Thanks for waiting.

[@roland7794]

Love Pixies, many many many good memories

[@noelmdh1827]

Understanding Jeff Buckley or Marillion would be great

[@lancebuttercream9817]

I'm glad you help people understand GOOD bands/artists. Don't be afraid of false or exaggerated facts, this guy knows what he's talking about.

[@LieLikesMusic]

Thanks for the support Lance! I try my best to be as accurate as possible with the facts, but i have to admit that i do fuck up sometimes. Just know that the intention is to seek the truth and preserve rock history in the best possible way.

[@randomdude9234]

So excited when I saw this is my feed!!

[@LieLikesMusic]

Random Dude That's great! I hope it lived up to your expectations.

[@duantorruellas716]

Definitely one of the best bands to come along and sing a song lol.

[@RQBtv]

Understanding CAN!

[@fredl.7696]

Looking forward to seeing the Pixies live in Cologne in October

[@antonioaguiar5071]

You forgot to mention that their 2004 reunion tour was one of the most (if not the most) profitable of all time! It wasn't all trouble!

[@LieLikesMusic]

Oh i didn't know that. Sure enough, they sold out in heaps in that case.

[@antonioaguiar5071]

Yep they won a lot of fans while they were separated, when they did the reunion tour much more people showed up in comparison to the crowds they were geting in the 90's. Anyways, as always great video man! Keep 'em coming!

[@GreenLepidolite]

They played Coachella with The Cure on that tour

[@kalebvera1841]

¨hi we´re the pixies , we´re a rock band¨i always liked kims sense of humor

[@yaboiTetsuo]

the eyeball... WHY?! NOW MY EYES FEEL WIERD.

[@MeAndTheBoys_]

That slit eyeball was beautiful.

[@davidcopson5800]

It's a scene from the Dali/Buneul film Un Chien Andalou, 1929.

[@freeheeler00]

Videos like this kinda remind me of the kid in the movie Pig driving around listening to CD's on how to appreciate and talk about classical music.