Pixies debut LP 'Surfer Rosa' turns 30 today

On this day in 1988, Pixies released their debut full length album Surfer Rosa. This classic alternative masterpiece influenced legions of artists and musicians and years later it still continues to inspire and amaze with its edgy yet melodic intensity and timeless gems including "Gigantic," "Where Is My Mind," "Bone Machine," "Broken Face," and so many more.

Surfer Rosa was produced by Steve Albini, who at the time was known as a respected musician in Big Black, but hadn't yet become a household name in the producing/engineering world. Surfer Rosa changed all of that for Albini - he became an in-demand recording engineer, producing albums for PJ Harvey, Helmet, The Jesus Lizard, Pigface, The Wedding Present, and of course, Nirvana.

Happy Birthday, Surfer Rosa!







Published March 21st, 2018