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Bossanova [CD]

Pixies Audio CD
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD (1 Jan 2001)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: CD
  • Label: 4AD Records
  • ASIN: B000026YEG
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 6,740 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Listen10. The Happening 4:19£0.79  Buy MP3 
Listen11. Blown Away 2:20£0.79  Buy MP3 
Listen12. Hang Wire 2:01£0.79  Buy MP3 
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Listen14. Havalina 2:33£0.79  Buy MP3 


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Amazon.co.uk Review

Opinion varies as to which seminal slab of the Pixies back-catalogue is the greatest. Those who think the perfect breakfast is a cup of black coffee and cigarette rate the earlier Surfer Rosa and Doolittle; whilst those who think breakfast should consist of cake prefer the laterBossanova and Trompe Le Monde. It's not as if the Pixies suddenly turned into the Bangles, though. Black Francis still yowls like a Second World War fought out entirely between battalions of cougars; and "Down To The Well" isn't anything other than extreme arse-kicking. But with the endlessly magnificent "Velouria" and as-hitty-as-the-Pixies-were-going-to-get hit single "Dig For Fire", the Pixies had learnt to use their heat and power to make crowns and coronets, not just cannon and shell. When Nirvana's Kurt Cobain wrote "Teen Spirit", he claimed he was "just trying to rip off a Pixies' song". These are the ones he was trying to rip off. --Caitlin Moran

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good 12 Jun 2003
Format:Audio CD
Following Doolittle, an album continually rated as one of the best albums ever (in a recent NME poll it was rated 2nd after the Stone Roses), was never going to be an easy task. The jury seems to be out on whether or not they accomplished this task.
Many fans of Pixies, including myself consider Bossanova a clever and sensible follow on to Doolittle. The melodies are the sweetest yet, songs like Alison are simply fantastic. The other half of Pixies fans seem to consider Bossanova a step too far towards commercialism, Dig for Fire about as accessable as the Pixies were going to get.
Whether you are a Pixies fan, or just have an ear for a great tune, you can't go far wrong with Bossanova. Worth buying after Doolittle.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Even I'll adore ya, my velouria 15 Nov 2003
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Format:Audio CD
The pxies fourth album is regarded by many to be their most tame, and to a certain extent this is true. It does have more melodic, quieter tracks, but this does nothing to diminish the overall power of the album. I wouldn't describe bossanova as more tame than their previous efforts, more that it's well....smoother. Black Francis has another outlet for his continuing obsession with aliens in "the happening", and the beautiful vocal talents of both Francis and Kim are shown off in the closing track "Havalina". Other stand out tracks include "hang wire", in which Francis' demented vocal stylings are allowed to flourish to their fullest and "all over the world", which features outstanding guitars from Joey Santiago (check out his cowboy get up in the sleeve photo's). Over all, just as amazing as everything else the pixies ever did. But it and meet me at the hang wire.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Takes a lot of listening to like 16 Oct 2005
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Format:Audio CD
I think this album takes one hell of a lot of listening to appreciate. When I first bought it I thought is she weird, velouria, dig for fire and the happening were the only good songs. After about five or six listens I began to really appreciate the songs on this album and rank it as high as doolittle but for different reasons. Black Francis has been subtle this time and not done what people expect from him but challenges you to accept a different side of the pixes, a more softer, melodic side to them. And if you give this cd a chance You'll love it just as much as anything else they've done.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars by anyone elses standards 5 stars. compared to doolittle/surfer...
just as i say. if you want to buy a pixies lp, don;t make it this one., they're past their amazing best. Read more
Published 16 days ago by Martin Harrison
5.0 out of 5 stars Brill!
This is a fantastic album and sounds even better on record. I was pleased with the price. The item arrived fairly quickly and is in perfect condition. Thanks for this chaps.
Published 18 days ago by Emma Preston
1.0 out of 5 stars horrible music
I was expecting something about real bossanova no this awful rock group. no recommended if you like soft music. poor quality anyway
Published 4 months ago by elena goñi
5.0 out of 5 stars Great album
Not there best album but a must have for any Pixies fan as there are a few new found classics on there :) Dispatched quick and the delivery was fast.
Published 6 months ago by Beau
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
This is without doubt one of the best albums ever -
The songs make me feel nostalgic about a time before i was even born, it's very odd. Read more
Published on 12 April 2011 by Robin
5.0 out of 5 stars Crossover classic
This album explores certain motifs, and the general feeling is that the paranormal is explored... UFOs, vampiric imagery, night-time scenes abound. Read more
Published on 15 April 2008 by Dmitri M. A. Hubbard
5.0 out of 5 stars Unimaginative Bossanova review title.
As Pixies had hinted on 'Doolittle', their next album saw the band mutate into a slightly different beast. Read more
Published on 10 July 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars underrated pixies classic
When asked to name the best pixies album, people immediately jump to saying Doolitle or possibly surfa rosa. Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2004 by "dan_halpin"
4.0 out of 5 stars Vibrating with pleasure
Perhaps more so than any other Pixies album, this album showed that the band <had ideas and weren't just kids to say the least>. Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2002 by are-empty
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best Rock albums I've ever heard
Of all the American rock bands that emerged in the late 80's early 90's, the Pixies - although not as commerically succesful, were most probably the most talented. Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2002
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