I was quite surprised at no one having reveiwed this
album as I consider it to be the bands best. (by the
way, sorry about having no image, but my filetype was
wrong...or something)
Anyway, Bossanova is the usual lengthly album from the
Pixies...lots of little songs which generally suits
the music well.
1) Cecilia Ann
Don't be alarmed at the instrumental opening. The
melody is uplifting, the guitars typical of the
Pixies' style. A high undistorted lead carrying the
melody backed up by the distorted chords underneath.
2) Rock Music
If there would be one track I would skip on the album
it would be this one. When I first got the album I was
rather concerned that the entire album would consist
of the same screaming vocals as on this track. Fear
not.
3) Velouria
GENIUS! Magnificant melody carried along with a
rhythmic bassline from Kim Deal and lovely bass drums
going on there. The lyrics are crazy and wonderful,
the vocals given that extra depth from the female
backing.
4)Allison
short and sweet catchy little melody
5)Is she weird
Sexy bass, more nicely deranged lyrics
6)Ana
another short soothing melody, relaxing whispered
vocals. It reminds me of the sea...nicely moody.
7)All over the World
This is one of the more developed songs, lengthwise. The Pixies specialise in weird lyrics, a high, lucid melody over a deeper rhytmic chord and bassline and clear vocals from Black Francis and Deal all of which is nicely put together here. Mellow, but it moves along nicely.
8)Dig For Fire
Get this! Even if you dont get the album, download it. Pure "deranged genius" Imaginative, upbeat, great bass. El perfecto
9)Down to the Well
Another real sexy vibe
10)The Happening
And another! Get that bass and tune!
Unfortunately, I find that after number 10, the album becomes a bit less distinctive. Blown away is a good song, but doesn't have the same kick as the others. Hand Wire is another pretty sexy one and Stormy Weather has a nice mellow, moody vibe. The finale, Havalina is a soft feminine song with a sleepy mood.
Overall though a magnificent (I'm running out of positive adjectives, can you tell? :)) album. Varied, yet every single track is distinctive of the unique style of the band. Great lyrics, basslines, melodies throughout.
Standout tracks Velouria and Dig for Fire.
4.5 rating because it starts to lose momentum towards the end so it kind of trails off in a very sleepy, moody way.
