Without A Deal

The Pixies without bassist Kim Deal

The Pixies recently debuted their fifth studio album 'Indie Cindy' as of April 29th. This is their first album in over 23 years, so obviously there will be significant differences in their overall sound. The biggest, and most obvious difference, is Pixies' bassist, Kim Deal, who announced she was leaving the band June 14th of last year, absence from the band. This has left many fans in question about whether or not their new release will indeed hold up to the Pixies name.

There were many reasons for Kim's departure from the band. Black Francis, Pixies front man, had this to say “She’s been reticent for a very long time to make a new [Pixies] record,” he said. “She was unhappy with the situation, or unhappy with her life or whatever, just not happy.” He also followed up by saying that if she wanted to return, she could, however he wouldn't be jumping for joy.

Overall their new album is critically very good. So, far one of the best of 2014 in my books. It definitely has that unique Pixies sound to it, that contrasts well with all the other music currently being released in the industry. However it sounds newer, more refined, and feels as though something is missing. Basically I'm saying it feels like a Coen Brothers Flick.

The album feels as though it is missing something quintessentially the Pixies... Kim Deal. She is a fundamental aspect to the Pixies as a whole. You could compare the Pixies after her departure to a body without a soul. Yes, all the old faces are there, but one is missing, and that makes everything, ultimately broken. WE WANT KIM BACK!!!

Album Review 4/5