Doolittle is easily a canonized indie rock classic, so is there much left to be said about it? What was notable to me on my latest listen is how vicious the band sounds on the faster numbers, while the slower number are a Pulp Fiction cool. The band is fully in control here, with Francis Black and Kim Deal playing off each others' voices throughout like a battle between the sexes. The Pixies' lyrical style tends to lean towards the surreal, with Doolittle seeming to balance its polished sound with a bit more of a violent edge (correct me if I'm wrong). As always, the playing is more than accomplished, with "Wave of Mutilation" hiding some tricky changes in tempo within its sweet, relaxed melody. Side note: Doesn't "La La Love You" sound like a precursor to 69 Love Songs?
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