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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."
- Record Label: 4AD
- Genre(s): Rock, Alternative
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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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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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Even though this compilation doesnt rival any of the Pixies classic studio albums, it is still essential listening.
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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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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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JohnP.May 14, 2001A must have. The version of river euphrates makes it worth the price of admission.
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Jan 23, 2012
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AdamTApr 24, 2003Spot on, diggity good, just plain brilliant. Could have been better? Not bloody likely.
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JeremyGJan 4, 2004
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May 25, 2011
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BeercanSep 17, 2004
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Sep 9, 2014
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