Understanding Pixies

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    INFO: To me it seems like the Pixies were one of those bands that came at just the right point in time. They began their journey in the second half of the 80s and although they didn’t experience a booming success, they did have a big influence on bands like Nirvana, The Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead, Arcade Fire, Pavement and many others. In some instances their success have been compared to The Velvet Underground. They were ahead of the trend. Or maybe they created the trend itself? The one were artists blended metal, punk and noise with classic rock in a mix of extreme dynamics and stop-start timing.

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  • @LieLikesMusic
    @LieLikesMusic  5 років тому +185

    What artist/band should be next? 🤘🎸

    • @thegloriouspyrocheems2277
      @thegloriouspyrocheems2277 5 років тому +16

      Manic Street Preachers and the story of Richey Edwards

    • @edoardotampieri5828
      @edoardotampieri5828 5 років тому +29

      Zach Hill/ Hella or Death Grips

    • @davida4662
      @davida4662 5 років тому +14

      The germs!!!

    • @smilejenkins
      @smilejenkins 5 років тому +1

      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
      @MailoYPorky 5 років тому +27

      Lie Likes Music MUSE

  • @nem447
    @nem447 4 роки тому +315

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

    • @Gr8Layks
      @Gr8Layks 7 місяців тому

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

    • @Askemanden
      @Askemanden 7 місяців тому +1

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

    • @herchelleonwood7463
      @herchelleonwood7463 5 днів тому

      @@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.

  • @samhynninen
    @samhynninen 5 років тому +300

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

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  5 років тому +18

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

  • @90sArchive
    @90sArchive 5 років тому +902

    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
      @coreycox2345 5 років тому +108

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

    • @christiangasior4244
      @christiangasior4244 5 років тому +65

      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
      @coreycox2345 5 років тому +12

      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
      @christiangasior4244 5 років тому +2

      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
      @90sArchive 5 років тому +14

      @@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.

  • @michaellandi1582
    @michaellandi1582 5 років тому +855

    HEY!
    been tryin to meet you

    • @christiangasior4244
      @christiangasior4244 5 років тому +52

      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
      @Double400 5 років тому +36

      Uhhh, I'm pretty sure that was intentional

    • @Bbderbala
      @Bbderbala 5 років тому +6

      @@christiangasior4244 i'm confused

    • @Dan-zw5po
      @Dan-zw5po 5 років тому +1

      Christian Gasior what last wrong with you asshat?

    • @qrqrqr0515
      @qrqrqr0515 5 років тому +11

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

  • @silvergamedog8168
    @silvergamedog8168 5 років тому +13

    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
      @LieLikesMusic  5 років тому +2

      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
      @silvergamedog8168 5 років тому +2

      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
    @Large23collectibles 5 років тому +80

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

    • @stephendarcy9803
      @stephendarcy9803 5 років тому +5

      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
      @christiangasior4244 5 років тому +2

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

  • @marklion315
    @marklion315 5 років тому +420

    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
      @Bbderbala 5 років тому +18

      Amen

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  5 років тому +24

      Such great lyrics and performance! Gets me every time!

    • @marklion315
      @marklion315 5 років тому +5

      @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
      @dc99m 5 років тому +25

      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
      @christopherwalker6056 5 років тому +1

      @@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.

  • @MysticalHydra
    @MysticalHydra 5 років тому +35

    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.

  • @thedetectiveprince2732
    @thedetectiveprince2732 5 років тому +153

    Understanding Sonic Youth

    • @TeatroGrotesco
      @TeatroGrotesco 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @roosterj2599
    @roosterj2599 4 роки тому +5

    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.

  • @nedd.8479
    @nedd.8479 5 років тому +243

    Understanding Bad Brains

    • @Chasstful
      @Chasstful 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @jamiecampbell1981
      @jamiecampbell1981 3 роки тому

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

  • @maxcohen13
    @maxcohen13 5 років тому +258

    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
      @christiangasior4244 5 років тому +5

      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
      @LieLikesMusic  5 років тому +5

      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
      @maxcohen13 5 років тому +3

      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: ua-cam.com/video/b8sgVb6QtkE/v-deo.html

    • @spaceinbetween6591
      @spaceinbetween6591 5 років тому +3

      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
      @kgipe 5 років тому +17

      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.

  • @ringoliverpond965
    @ringoliverpond965 2 роки тому +11

    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.

  • @axelbergstrom3644
    @axelbergstrom3644 5 років тому +171

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

  • @dukeofdeath276
    @dukeofdeath276 5 років тому +35

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

    • @davidcopson5800
      @davidcopson5800 4 роки тому +5

      I don't think Pixies are underrated.

    • @jack0609
      @jack0609 2 роки тому +1

      I don’t think they’re underrated or overrated

  • @christopherreeves7807
    @christopherreeves7807 4 роки тому +172

    "Surfer Rosa" is a near-perfect album.

    • @GleefullyGriefing
      @GleefullyGriefing 4 роки тому +17

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

    • @Joshsiuuuu
      @Joshsiuuuu 3 роки тому +9

      ViaLik InCenT where is your mind?

    • @pigeonheadedman5225
      @pigeonheadedman5225 3 роки тому +7

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

    • @rachelleverone9268
      @rachelleverone9268 3 роки тому +3

      not near. IS

    • @AllusernamesgoneFUCK
      @AllusernamesgoneFUCK 3 роки тому +4

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

  • @mimiccave
    @mimiccave 5 років тому +15

    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
      @LieLikesMusic  5 років тому

      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
    @thecellulontriptometer4166 5 років тому +17

    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
      @LieLikesMusic  5 років тому +2

      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!

  • @TesserId
    @TesserId 3 роки тому +9

    "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.

  • @alexturner7939
    @alexturner7939 5 років тому +152

    Understanding The Smashing Pumpkins

    • @Salem-cc1kk
      @Salem-cc1kk 4 роки тому +1

      Yeeeeessss

    • @Thrashman-ye4cf
      @Thrashman-ye4cf 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @alexturner7939
      @alexturner7939 4 роки тому +1

      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
      @Thrashman-ye4cf 4 роки тому +1

      @@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
      @alexturner7939 4 роки тому +1

      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.

  • @FinlayFosterReviews
    @FinlayFosterReviews 5 років тому +5

    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!

  • @thadood4373
    @thadood4373 5 років тому +66

    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
      @doscwolny2221 5 років тому +3

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

    • @GreenLepidolite
      @GreenLepidolite 5 років тому +2

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

    • @JNugent74
      @JNugent74 5 років тому +2

      Stormy Weather!

    • @luismoraless7133
      @luismoraless7133 5 років тому +2

      Rock Music!

    • @philipgior3312
      @philipgior3312 5 років тому +2

      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.

  • @jaredoldfiel-thompson7681
    @jaredoldfiel-thompson7681 5 років тому +140

    Understanding Pavement

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  5 років тому +9

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

    • @jdozer96
      @jdozer96 5 років тому +1

      This!

    • @vincenzospaghetti
      @vincenzospaghetti 5 років тому +1

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

    • @christiangasior4244
      @christiangasior4244 5 років тому

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

    • @vincenzospaghetti
      @vincenzospaghetti 5 років тому

      Christian Gasior understandable.Defently down for Pavement though for sure

  • @davidellis5141
    @davidellis5141 5 років тому +16

    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
      @LieLikesMusic  5 років тому +4

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

    • @davidellis5141
      @davidellis5141 5 років тому +4

      @@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
    @FinlayFosterReviews 5 років тому +98

    Sonic Youth next!

  • @jacobscott2830
    @jacobscott2830 5 років тому +7

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

  • @p.k.andkid4646
    @p.k.andkid4646 5 років тому +25

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

  • @cellardoor199991
    @cellardoor199991 5 років тому +16

    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
      @LieLikesMusic  5 років тому +2

      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
      @cellardoor199991 5 років тому +2

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

    • @derekralston5967
      @derekralston5967 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @Mateo-et3wl
      @Mateo-et3wl 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @thefirepenguins74
    @thefirepenguins74 5 років тому +116

    The Breeders is a PHENOMENALLY underrated band

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  5 років тому +7

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

    • @sophieh1862
      @sophieh1862 4 роки тому +7

      last splash will always be one of my favourite albums

    • @AngrierGorilla
      @AngrierGorilla 2 роки тому +2

      underrated with a million copies sold?

    • @MoonAlongMyHead
      @MoonAlongMyHead 10 місяців тому

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

    • @AngrierGorilla
      @AngrierGorilla 10 місяців тому

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

  • @tomstestkitchen
    @tomstestkitchen 4 роки тому +14

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

    • @sexobscura
      @sexobscura 3 роки тому +2

      no Deal
      no deal

    • @jeffvanderwerf3391
      @jeffvanderwerf3391 Рік тому +4

      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.

  • @steveculbert4039
    @steveculbert4039 2 роки тому +125

    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
      @Lex-zq3mb Рік тому +8

      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
      @edp3202 Рік тому

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

    • @MoonAlongMyHead
      @MoonAlongMyHead 10 місяців тому +2

      @@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
      @luisbautista1636 4 місяці тому +1

      She wasn’t essential. Frank was.

    • @DGemme1000
      @DGemme1000 3 місяці тому

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

  • @IOxyrinchus
    @IOxyrinchus 4 роки тому +5

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

  • @adambomb2916
    @adambomb2916 5 років тому +17

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

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  5 років тому +4

      Really? That's definitely not bad timing haha

  • @NxDoyle
    @NxDoyle 4 роки тому +3

    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.

  • @Jacrispy223
    @Jacrispy223 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @hessionr
    @hessionr 4 роки тому +4

    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.

  • @orpheaaerts3650
    @orpheaaerts3650 5 років тому +4

    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
      @LieLikesMusic  5 років тому +1

      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
      @orpheaaerts3650 5 років тому +1

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

  • @golupous
    @golupous 5 років тому +41

    Please do Bauhaus

  • @crazedoutlook
    @crazedoutlook 5 років тому +8

    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
      @LieLikesMusic  5 років тому

      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!

  • @nicoladitolve951
    @nicoladitolve951 5 років тому +23

    Understanding Fugazi

  • @anonymousfox345
    @anonymousfox345 5 років тому +21

    understanding interpol

  • @King-ty7mz
    @King-ty7mz 5 років тому +18

    Understanding The Smashing Pumpkins!

  • @kida6460
    @kida6460 5 років тому

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

  • @up6044
    @up6044 5 років тому +13

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

  • @ian8736
    @ian8736 5 років тому +246

    Understanding modest mouse

    • @yancieb
      @yancieb 5 років тому +14

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

    • @Guercinator
      @Guercinator 5 років тому +2

      Yes please

    • @naeness
      @naeness 5 років тому +2

      I love the people in this channel.

    • @cjraven2399
      @cjraven2399 5 років тому +1

      I would ❤️ that

    • @stitch1007
      @stitch1007 5 років тому

      This!!!

  • @philiom7724
    @philiom7724 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @RSidd
    @RSidd 5 років тому +1

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

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  5 років тому +1

      No problem Rishav. Greetings from Norway.

    • @RSidd
      @RSidd 5 років тому

      Awesome, brother! Greetings from India.

  • @SevenShadesOfNerd
    @SevenShadesOfNerd 4 роки тому

    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!

  • @garymckee6200
    @garymckee6200 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @user-bp2is5dj3h
    @user-bp2is5dj3h 5 років тому +76

    Understanding STEVE ALBINI

  • @Morrison_Haze
    @Morrison_Haze 4 роки тому +13

    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
      @jordanestes1997 Рік тому +1

      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

  • @NickP333
    @NickP333 3 роки тому +2

    My absolute favorite band ever. Total genius.

  • @alberto-qw1lt
    @alberto-qw1lt 5 років тому +9

    One of the top bands ever!!!!

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  5 років тому +1

      alberto scc Glad you appreciate them 👍

  • @blunny1827
    @blunny1827 5 років тому +17

    siouxsie & the banshees

  • @renapeppers20
    @renapeppers20 5 років тому +1

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

  • @TheophanyComedyGuru
    @TheophanyComedyGuru 5 років тому +1

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

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  5 років тому +1

      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.

  • @tomwebster894
    @tomwebster894 5 років тому +44

    Can you guys do understanding King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard

  • @StankPlanks
    @StankPlanks 4 роки тому +2

    This was great. The pixies are an amazing band.

  • @leoo2914
    @leoo2914 5 років тому

    Thanks for the great video !

  • @chinchillaow3984
    @chinchillaow3984 5 років тому

    These video are the best!! Thanks for the hard work!!

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  5 років тому

      No problem Anthony. Greetings from Norway!

  • @rachaelsdaddy
    @rachaelsdaddy 5 років тому +3

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

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  5 років тому

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

  • @jonathanfisher9745
    @jonathanfisher9745 Рік тому +2

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

  • @ralfbutchers2920
    @ralfbutchers2920 5 років тому +1

    Great video on one of my favourite bands thank you

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  5 років тому

      Ralf Butchers No problem ☺️ Any spesific topics you think i should talk about in the future?

    • @ralfbutchers2920
      @ralfbutchers2920 5 років тому

      @@LieLikesMusic maybe do something on someone like the Libertines or bloc party. They both have distinct sounds and back stories.

  • @Nobirb0
    @Nobirb0 5 років тому +1

    Yes!! Thank you ❤

  • @riley5882
    @riley5882 4 роки тому +3

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

  • @callumnewman5238
    @callumnewman5238 5 років тому +42

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

    • @Th0tSlAyErIII
      @Th0tSlAyErIII 5 років тому

      Stone Roses please!!!

    • @christiangasior4244
      @christiangasior4244 5 років тому +2

      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
      @nickseifert9891 5 років тому

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

    • @eurofish2808
      @eurofish2808 5 років тому

      Stone Roses

  • @celluliteluvr
    @celluliteluvr 5 років тому +2

    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.

  • @Brunocmartins22
    @Brunocmartins22 5 років тому

    Nice basic information and great editing.. Thanks for the video. And for introducing Pixies to a lot of people.

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  5 років тому

      Bruno Martins No problem my friend. Happy to preserve the spirit of rock music. It's given me so much over the years.

  • @RyanUkulele
    @RyanUkulele 5 років тому +2

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

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  5 років тому

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

  • @LucasLinder
    @LucasLinder 5 років тому +60

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

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  5 років тому +3

      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
      @LucasLinder 5 років тому +2

      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
      @DINGDONGDANIEL3 5 років тому +2

      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
      @christiangasior4244 5 років тому

      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
      @christiangasior4244 5 років тому

      And nutshell out heartfeels DiaH

  • @thescatteredsun
    @thescatteredsun 5 років тому +2

    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
      @LieLikesMusic  5 років тому +1

      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
      @thescatteredsun 5 років тому

      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

  • @josephgallagher3880
    @josephgallagher3880 4 роки тому +1

    Their music is so simple,it's good.

  • @brunoduarte6437
    @brunoduarte6437 5 років тому +18

    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
      @dukeofdeath276 5 років тому

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

  • @ThePhantom4516
    @ThePhantom4516 5 років тому +65

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

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  5 років тому +2

      This channel is just dedicated to rock music though.

    • @drocardoso3213
      @drocardoso3213 5 років тому +9

      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
      @1985cactus 5 років тому

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

    • @1985cactus
      @1985cactus 5 років тому

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

    • @1985cactus
      @1985cactus 5 років тому

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

  • @jfrumess
    @jfrumess 5 років тому

    This was excellent. Truly. Great job guys.

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  5 років тому

      Thank you Jeff! Glad you liked it. Any other bands/artists you wanna see me cover?

    • @jfrumess
      @jfrumess 5 років тому

      Sublime, The Beatles, Nick Cave, Lou Reed, The Ramones, Dead Boys The Stooges, Iggy Pop. Can't wait to sift through some of your other episodes.

  • @elenazajechowski2096
    @elenazajechowski2096 5 років тому

    Great, thank you!!

  • @thebasedgodmax1163
    @thebasedgodmax1163 5 років тому +3

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

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  5 років тому +1

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

    • @thebasedgodmax1163
      @thebasedgodmax1163 5 років тому +1

      +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!

  • @velvetants
    @velvetants 4 роки тому +2

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

  • @AnthonyDove-dm5hi
    @AnthonyDove-dm5hi 2 місяці тому

    Still listening to the Pixies since 1997. Thanks!

  • @jjcarter6539
    @jjcarter6539 5 років тому

    THks for ur channel, CONGRATS! AWESOME JOB!

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  5 років тому +1

      No problem. I just love to introduce people to good bands. Cheers!

  • @alemmingsdeath
    @alemmingsdeath 5 років тому +2

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

  • @chrisadlc1
    @chrisadlc1 4 роки тому +3

    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!!!

  • @silvestrossouthernitaly9795
    @silvestrossouthernitaly9795 5 років тому

    LOVED THIS!

  • @twolostsoulsswimminginafis4795
    @twolostsoulsswimminginafis4795 5 років тому +1

    I really love Pixies! Thanks!

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  5 років тому +1

      Two lost souls swimming in a f No problem 😊 Let me know if there's any other bands you want to see in future videos.

  • @BLamb-kb5gz
    @BLamb-kb5gz 5 років тому +2

    Surfer Rosa + Doolittle = Greatest albums

  • @cringegasm7400
    @cringegasm7400 5 років тому +3

    Holy shit finally. Thank you Lie!

  • @BLamb-kb5gz
    @BLamb-kb5gz 5 років тому +1

    So ahead of their time, probably fav band ever

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  5 років тому +1

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

  • @nessa6135
    @nessa6135 5 років тому

    Love this channel. Smooth voice, relevant imagery, quality content. 👍

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  5 років тому

      Thanks for the support Bonnie! It means the world to me.

    • @nessa6135
      @nessa6135 5 років тому

      Of course ❤

  • @Stephuzz
    @Stephuzz 5 років тому +9

    understanding Thom Yorke!

  • @jonsmith2090
    @jonsmith2090 5 років тому +11

    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...

  • @manlypedro75
    @manlypedro75 5 років тому +1

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

  • @roland7794
    @roland7794 5 років тому +1

    Love Pixies, many many many good memories

  • @RQBtv
    @RQBtv 5 років тому +9

    Understanding CAN!

  • @halifaxverbeck7098
    @halifaxverbeck7098 5 років тому +2

    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.

  • @Waynimations
    @Waynimations 5 років тому

    Love your work man

  • @kalebvera1841
    @kalebvera1841 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @randomdude9234
    @randomdude9234 5 років тому +5

    So excited when I saw this is my feed!!

    • @LieLikesMusic
      @LieLikesMusic  5 років тому

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

  • @yaboiTetsuo
    @yaboiTetsuo 5 років тому +9

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

    • @MeAndTheBoys_
      @MeAndTheBoys_ 4 роки тому +1

      That slit eyeball was beautiful.

    • @davidcopson5800
      @davidcopson5800 4 роки тому

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

  • @clintmullins8670
    @clintmullins8670 5 років тому

    30yrs!! Can ya believe it.... (till this day I can sit through an entire Primus Album, but I'd be damned if Idh every one! We used to get drunk and listen to Frizzle Fry.
    Hell! They're All Good!!!
    Keep it comin, keep it comin Les!!