Surfer Rosa

Released 1988 · Timeless classic

Pixies’ first full-length album, recorded with Steve Albini – raw, funny and full of sudden turns.

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#17Best bass
Kim Deal’s bass is plain and simple – and she co-wrote “Gigantic” with Black Francis and sings it herself.
Gigantic
#22Best debut
Quiet, loud, quiet – the template Nirvana said they borrowed. Raw and full of humour.

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