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Initially presumed to be a "supergroup", featuring as they did past and/or future members of the Throwing Muses, Belly, the Perfect Disaster, Honey Tongue and Slint, The Breeders turned out in fact to be basically Pixies' bassist Kim Deal and a shifting group of backing musicians. Deal had already written a couple of songs for the Pixies, most notably Surfer Rosa's stand out track "Gigantic", and Pod confirmed that she was a genuine talent in her own right. Despite being less polished (and less successful) than its follow-up Last Splash, the Steve Albini-produced Pod is--though messy--a minor masterpiece. No singles were released from the album, but highlights include a cover of the Beatles' "Happiness Is a Warm Gun" and the super-cute bubblegum of "Fortunately Gone". --Ronita Dutta
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
In my opinion, this album is far superior to 'Last splash', although after the reading other reviews alot of people may disagree. I totally adore this album, its one of the best albums I own. Its not the pixies but still very good. Standout tracks are 'Metal Man', 'Oh', the beatles cover,'Happiness is a warm gun', 'Doe', hell I love all the tracks.
Produced by the genius Steve Albini who did Bush's(my favourite band of all time) excellent Razorblade Suitcase, The Pixies Surfer Rosa, Nirvana's In Utero, which you guys should check out too. It has that trade mark 'Albini' feel to it, very raw, dark, disturbing and very cool!
Produced by the genius Steve Albini who did Bush's(my favourite band of all time) excellent Razorblade Suitcase, The Pixies Surfer Rosa, Nirvana's In Utero, which you guys should check out too. It has that trade mark 'Albini' feel to it, very raw, dark, disturbing and very cool!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is one of those defining albums, the album that will open you up to a whole new music world. Absolutely superb melody's with the gorgeous vocals of Kim Deal and Tanya Donelly (could there be better?), the only possible improvement I could suggest on this is to hear Donelly more. Last Splash, the follow up, is a cracker as well, but this is the real deal. This is the music that still influences a huge number of bands.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I bought this because I loved Last Splash and was not disappointed. It has an intense overall feel and has the Breeders trademark changes in pace/style. The standout tracks are "Happiness is a warm gun", and the intriguingly unsettling "Metal Man". If you're out looking for another classic cut - such as cannonball - you may be disappointed. Otherwise you'll find beautifully flawed gems of tracks and fantastic 4ad artwork.
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The Breeders' finest hour
I regard this as a superb album that is one-of-a-kind. I remember when it came out, way back in 1990, and how enthralling and original it sounded. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Jason
Pod
This is an excellent piece of work, I love Kim Deal's vocals and music, she is pure class. Forgot about this album for a long time and I'm very pleased to have now obtained it
Published 12 months ago by Brian
silver drops
The best thing about the Breeders is that their songs do the same to your mind as those of other bands your feet jig up and down or make your arms imitate instruments or your head... Read more
Published on 24 April 2008 by Jack Hyde
I HEAR HEAVEN CALLING ME
This Album,can be dark in some song's,but for me it's a happy album,it kinda makes me wanna sit in the sun shine and just paint pictures of dead crow's,and for once i have heard a... Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2003 by "thurston_whore"
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The flawed vocals, vague lyrics, guitars, violin, and Albini's production produce a fantastic atmosphere, even at the weaker points. Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2001 by johnk@argonet.co.uk
If you can't get enough of The Pixies then this is a must
I had this years ago on vinyl and have managed to relocate it through Amazon and I am chuffed. Haven't heard it for years but remember it as being excellent. Read more
Published on 3 Oct 2000
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