Pixies

Let’s set the scene back to June 26, 1991, when Pixies put on a memorable show at Brixton Academy in London. This performance came just after the release of their third studio album, *Bossanova*, which dropped in August 1990. *Bossanova* saw the band experimenting more with surf rock influences—a notable shift from their earlier, rawer sound in *Doolittle*. Interestingly, this was also the time when the band was gaining substantial traction, carving out their niche in the alternative rock scene. So, seeing them live during this period means catching them at an interesting crossroads; they were balancing their iconic sound with new musical directions. What's fascinating is that this very concert encapsulates the energy of a band on the brink of massive influence in the '90s, just a year before they would start their infamous hiatus. This live version of "Blown Away" captures both their intensity and their evolution as artists in real-time.

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