How does it compare to the artist's other releases
Outstanding
Value for Money
Advantages:
it sounds like the pixies
Disadvantages:
it's not the pixies
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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Frank Black, former Pixies frontman, has left those days of glory firmly behind him, whilst moving forward with his own innovative style of music and embarking upon a successful solo career.
From the outset of 'Frank Black', it is impossible to miss the obvious influence of the Pixies style on the record, but as the main man in the band, little else could be expected. The basic Pixies principles are still there, a typical four piece rock band coupled with a rock undertone and highly melodic ideas. However, it is something of a departure from the finer moments of the Pixies, with various songs incorporating highly bizzare musical features, normally consisting of techniques such as a synthesised brass section, and his tendency to suddenly change the pace of his tracks without prior musical warning.
Individual tracks that stand out on 'Frank Black' are firstly 'Los Angeles', probably the most well known track on the album. This happens to be my personal favourite, just for its unpredicatability with it's musical correctness and innovations. 'Hang on to your Ego' is pretty much your typical Frank Black style song from the album. The tracks are generally musically full with a great use of synths as well as the traditional four piece rock band feel.
All in all, it's not the Pixies but it is Frank Black.
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