By: Jesse Striewski
I’m a bit indifferent when it comes to later material from the Pixies these days, which for me ranges from either small strokes of brilliance, to complete bore. On their ninth studio effort, they offer up a bit of each once again.
The first two tracks that open their latest effort are perfect examples; “Primrose” sets listeners up on a promising note, while its follow up “You’re So Impatient” had me impatient for something better.
Then there’s the tracks that harken back to their “glory days;” “Jane (The Night the Zombies Came),” “Hypnotized,” and “I Hear You Mary” are each worth the price of admission alone. Not a perfect album by any means, but adequate enough for just about any existing fan of the band.
Rating: 2.5/5 Stars
