Pixies

In October 2010, when the Pixies performed live at Fazenda Maeda in Brazil during the SWU festival, they were riding high on the wave of their reunion. The band, originally formed in 1986, had released their first new studio album in over two decades, "Indie Cindy," just a few years earlier in 2014. This marked a significant period in their career, as they embraced both nostalgia and newfound creativity, bridging their iconic status from the '80s and '90s with contemporary audiences. Interestingly, while the show in Brazil isn't directly linked to a new album, it came as part of their resurgence post-reunion, which began in 2004. Fans were treated to classics like "Bone Machine" and "Here Comes Your Man," but the venue's electric atmosphere reflected not just the music but a deep connection with fan sentiments. The live setting often allows artists to tap into the raw emotion of their work—didn’t you just feel that energy coursing through every note?

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