Pixies
Pixies Live Performance of Motorway To Roswell at Brixton Academy 1991
In the summer of 1991, just a few months before their iconic live performance at Brixton Academy, the Pixies were riding high on the wave of their recent release, "Bossanova." This album, their third, dropped earlier that same year and showcased the band's ever-evolving sound—a blend of surf rock and alternative grit, wrapped up in their signature, eclectic style. “Motorway to Roswell,” the song they performed at Brixton, exemplifies that evolution with its dreamy melodies and enigmatic lyrics, reflecting the band’s knack for marrying the surreal with the accessible. This live recording marks a fascinating moment in their journey; at this point, they were gaining considerable traction in the alternative rock scene, even as they’d expand their reach worldwide. It’s a bittersweet snapshot, as only a couple of years later, the band would call it quits—a decision that still tugs at the heartstrings of fans today, who often reminisce about that raw energy captured in performances like this one.
