[quote name='SoulReaver']So whats everyone's impression of the Pixies album? Its probably one of, if not my favorite album, so I am really tempted to get it. I need some impressions first though. Do the songs vary, or do they play similarily?[/QUOTE]
I got the album this morning and was subsequently late for work
I've only played a few songs so far on guitar:
(caveat - I'm not that good: only a Medium level person + I'm a big Pixies fan)
so far: Debaser, Tame, Here Comes Your Man, La La Love You & No. 13 Baby
Depends on which instrument you like to play. La La Love You is very easy on guitar, but the drummer will probably have to work it a little more.
Debaser is my favorite and the first one I jumped on, but I think it's a song I'd need to do from bass to really get into it.
Kudos to anyone who can maintain the screaming in Tame
The songs are short, and if you're looking for German metal level of difficulty, you aren't going to get it here. I think these songs are more group oriented, allowing each instrument to shine at different times as you play through the album. People only playing the guitar part might feel like they got shafted since I think there was only 2 guitar solos in those 5 songs I played (and even then, the solos weren't that intensive).
Again, I'm very biased since I love the group, so I'm looking forward to trying all of the instruments for this album (which I haven't done yet for other songs - hell, my drum set is still in plastic and unassembled). Overall, as a Pixies fan, I'm estatic and will be playing with this album for awhile.