Pixies – Head Carrier

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The holy grail for any band is to create a sound that both defines you and at the same time be unique and timeless. Well, Pixies are that kind of band that even their most struggling efforts have that distinguish and trademark sound, nothing sounds like them and everyone wants to sound like them. Head Carrier is not just another Pixies’ album, is another punchy 90’s noisy surf-rock nostalgia affair written by one of most influential rock bands of the world. Even if sometimes we feel that strange feeling that Kim Deal is not there anymore, it’s fair to say that bassist Paz Lenchantin – and now a permanent Pixies member – totally nailed it, bringing new old dynamics that since Deal’s departure we’ve been sadly missing. Head Carrier is strong, confident and sounds like Pixies, but it feels like they’re still figuring out how to continue their legacy.

Words by Fausto Casais