Pixies

Ah, the Pixies! It's always a thrill to dive into their history, full of quirks and innovative sounds that paved the way for so many alternative rock bands that followed. By the time they played that iconic live set at Brixton Academy on June 26, 1991, the band had recently released their third studio album, *Bossanova*, just a year prior, in 1990. This album saw them embracing more surf-rock elements, blending them with their signature raw energy and peculiar lyrical themes. Interestingly, this performance came right at the height of their popularity, right before they began to shift gears toward a bit of a different sound with *Trompe le Monde* coming out later in 1991. The Brixton show captures the band's raucous live energy, embracing chaotic charm—definitely a testament to their influence in the grunge wave emerging at the time. Plus, who can forget the legendary "Debaser" opening? It's that kind of raw power that keeps fans flocking to their shows even decades later! It’s wild to think how they’ve continued to resonate with audiences; their music taps into something timeless, doesn’t it?

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