Tuesday, February 10, 2004
So them Pixies are getting back together, and embarking on a tour of Canada, the American West, and Europe; NME and Pitchfork have the dates. Forgive me if I’m not suitably excited. For every one of the eight or so legitimately great songs they had, there are three or four more that are either mediocre or bad. Even if I liked their music, I don’t see how I could expect these shows to be any good. Frank Black’s spent over a decade distancing himself from the Pixies, and Deal’s spent almost as much time passed out beneath a pool table in the barrio. Is he going to take this shit seriously, or is he just looking for some big paydays after a decade in obscurity? And are we even certain if Kim Deal is still alive?
