Complete B-Sides

EMAIL PRINTby The Pixies

9.7 User Score:

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Album Info

Label: 4AD

Release Date: 13 February 2001

Discs: 1

Genre(s): Alternative, Rock

Summary

The CD contains 19 Pixies B-sides (sequenced chronologically) as well as music videos for "Here Comes Your Man" and "Allison."

What The Critics Said

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Pitchfork

It goes without saying that the Pixies' b-sides don't make for an average, run-of-the-mill outtakes compilation, as many of the songs are almost or equally as radiant as the more fortunate tracks that made it to the five classics between 1987 and 1991.

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Billboard

The fact that "Complete B-Sides" rocks from start to finish speaks volumes about the Pixies' bizarre creative genius, and their focus on output rather than sales.

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Drawer B

Even though this compilation doesn’t rival any of the Pixies’ classic studio albums, it is still essential listening.

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Dot Music

Fortunately, the depth of great songs written by Francis results in something that feels more like a proper album of still-dynamic psycho-rock than a shoddy cash-in.

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All Music Guide

Many of their B-sides are just as good as their album tracks, so it's terrific to see them collected onto a single disc. But a number of factors make it somewhat disappointing, not the least of which is that Complete B-Sides is available only as a U.K. import, due to U.S. licensing problems.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this album is 9.7 (out of 10) based on 7 User Votes

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Beercan gave it an 8:
B-Side collections, let's face it, usually suck knob. But the Pixies are no ordinary band, and thus they transform this into no ordinary leftovers collection. The majority of the songs are excellet, but what's really impressive about Complete B-Sides is that it actually almost coheres as a real album - the finest compliment you could ever pay a compilation. A couple of weak mis-steps (including the two bonus music videos, which are both - be honest, people - awful) spoil the total package, but that's to be expected. Still worth every penny. Vol. 2 soon??

Jeremy G gave it a 10:
What makes an album laughably *good*? How about when the drummer's twisted ode to Debbie Gibson is better than most modern rock bands' A-material? A perfect addition to the Pixies' studio albums, like an exotic dessert after a five-star meal. Both Neil Young covers are brilliant.

Adam T gave it a 10:
Spot on, diggity good, just plain brilliant. Could have been better? Not bloody likely.

Ben C. gave it a 10:
Agreed, the version of River Euphrates is even better than the original. And the Pixies B-sides are just a lot of fun.

John P. gave it a 10:
A must have. The version of river euphrates makes it worth the price of admission.

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