Complete B-Sides - The Pixies
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89 out of 100

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8.8 out of 10

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

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Pitchfork
    96
    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.
  2. Drawer B
    80
    Even though this compilation doesn’t rival any of the Pixies’ classic studio albums, it is still essential listening.
  3. All Music Guide
    80
    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.
  4. Dot Music
    80
    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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
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  1. RichBlack
    10
    Pixies Have to be one of my favorite bands out there, and there complete B-sides was terrific! Manta Ray, and into the white are my favorite songs from this masterpiece, pick it up today.… Expand
  2. cmktiv
    10
    I love Pixies. I love Pixies. I love Pixies. I love Pixies. I love Pixies. I love Pixies. I love Pixies. I love Pixies. I love Pixies. I love Pixies. I love Pixies. I love Pixies. I love Pixies. I love Pixies. I love Pixies. I love Pixies.… Expand
  3. JeremyG
    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�39; 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.… Expand
  4. Beercan
    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??… Expand

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