Bossanova is the third studio album by American rock band Pixies. It was released in August 13, 1990 on the English independent record label 4AD in the United Kingdom and by Elektra Records in the United States. The album's sound, inspired by surf rock and space rock, complements its lyrical focus on outer space, which references subjects such as aliens and unidentified flying objects.
Bossanova (Pixies album). Bossanova is the third studio album by American rock band Pixies. All of Bossanova's original material was written by the band's frontman Black Francis; this was a first for a Pixies album, but he has written all of their songs since. The album's sound, inspired by surf rock and space rock, complements its lyrical focus on outer space, which references subjects.
Released August 13, 1990. 1. Cecilia Ann Lyrics. This lyrical hodgepodge is folded into the sonically controlled chaos the Pixies perfected by this part of their career. It’s confusing and it’s simple. Even the title of the album is open for interpretation: a Brazilian style of music employed in some songs, a really cool (boss) star explosion, or a typo (Bossa nova is the genre of music).
LP (12" album, 33 rpm). Pixies Format: Vinyl.
Album · 1990 · 14 Songs. Surfer Rosa (Remastered). Wave of Mutilation: Best of Pixies.
Bossanova, along with what many have said to be the Pixies weakest album, is probably the most experimental Pixies album. Joey Santiago and Black Francis had always been huge surf rock fans. That influence is very obvious throughout most of Bossanova. The first song on Bossanova, Cecilia Ann, takes this idea and runs with it. The very first note of Cecilia Ann is that of a guitar that has that heavy, distorted surfer rock guitar sound. Then everything comes in as if it’s a mirage.
bossa nova pixies album 1988, bossa nova pixies album covers Bossanova is the third studio album by American rock band Pixies It was released in August 13, 1990 on the English independent record label 4AD in the United Kingdom and by Elektra Records in the United States All of Bossanova's original material was written by the band's frontman Black Francis; this was a first for a Pixies album, but he did write the vast majority of original material before it and has written all of their songs since The album's sound, inspired by surf rock and space rock, complements its lyrical f. .
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Cecilia AnnWritten-By – The Surftones |
2:06 |
| 2 | Rock Music | 1:52 |
| 3 | VelouriaTheremin – Robert F. Brunner |
3:40 |
| 4 | Allison | 1:17 |
| 5 | Is She WeirdTheremin – Robert F. Brunner |
3:01 |
| 6 | Ana | 2:09 |
| 7 | All Over The World | 5:26 |
| 8 | Dig For Fire | 3:02 |
| 9 | Down To The Well | 2:29 |
| 10 | The Happening | 4:19 |
| 11 | Blown Away | 2:20 |
| 12 | Hang Wire | 2:01 |
| 13 | Stormy Weather | 3:26 |
| 14 | Havalina | 2:33 |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – Imperial Records
- Marketed By – Imperial Records
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CADD 0010 | Pixies | Bossanova (LP, Album, Ltd) | 4AD | CADD 0010 | UK | 1990 |
| MG0849 | Pixies | Bossanova (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | MG Records | MG0849 | Poland | 1991 |
| RTD 120.1175.1 | Pixies | Bossanova (LP, Album, Promo, W/Lbl) | Rough Trade | RTD 120.1175.1 | Germany | 1990 |
| 6418-2 | Pixies | Bossanova (CD, Album) | Roadrunner Records | 6418-2 | Brazil | 1990 |
| RTD 120•1175•1 | Pixies | Bossanova (LP, Album) | Rough Trade, 4AD | RTD 120•1175•1 | Germany | 1990 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Cecilia AnnWritten-By – The Surftones |
2:05 |
| 2 | Rock Music | 1:52 |
| 3 | VelouriaTheremin – Robert F. Brunner |
3:40 |
| 4 | Allison | 1:17 |
| 5 | Is She WeirdTheremin – Robert F. Brunner |
3:01 |
| 6 | Ana | 2:09 |
| 7 | All Over The World | 5:27 |
| 8 | Dig For Fire | 3:02 |
| 9 | Down To The Well | 2:29 |
| 10 | Happening | 4:19 |
| 11 | Blown Away | 2:20 |
| 12 | Hang Wire | 2:01 |
| 13 | Stormy Weather | 3:26 |
| 14 | Havalina | 2:33 |
Companies, etc.
- Recorded At – Cherokee Studios
- Recorded At – Aire L.A. Studios
- Recorded At – Silverlake Studios
- Recorded At – Hansa Tonstudios
- Recorded At – Master Control, Burbank
- Mixed At – Master Control, Burbank
- Pressed By – WEA Mfg. Olyphant – X19068
- Mastered At – Masterdisk
Credits
- Art Direction, Design – Vaughan Oliver / v23*
- Artwork [Globe] – Pirate Design
- Artwork [Velouria's Outfit] – Anne Garrigues
- Bass – Kim Deal
- Design [Assistance] – Chris Bigg
- Drums – David Lovering*
- Engineer [Assistant] – Andrew Ballard, Gregg Barrett, Jack Benson, Moses Schneider, Scott Blockland
- Engineer [Mixing] – Steve Haigler*
- Engineer [Recording] – Alistair Clay
- Guitar – Black Francis
- Lead Guitar – Joey Santiago
- Mastered By – Howie Weinberg
- Photography By – Simon Larbalestier
- Photography By [Portraits] – Kevin Westenberg
- Producer – Gil Norton
- Vocals – Black Francis, Dave Lovering, Kim Deal
- Written-By – Black Francis (tracks: 2 to 14)
Notes
16-page booklet with lyrics, credits and photos. Standard CD jewel case with clear tray. Inside of tray insert sheet is empty red.RecordedSpecial thanks to Aseley, Noël and Lauren Otten.
℗ & © 1990 4AD
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 6 52637 01002 2
- Matrix / Runout: [wea mfg. OLYPHANT logo] X19068 Q9 GAD2 0010*2 01 M1S5
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L902
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 2U7A
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CADD 0010 | Pixies | Bossanova (LP, Album, Ltd) | 4AD | CADD 0010 | UK | 1990 |
| MG0849 | Pixies | Bossanova (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | MG Records | MG0849 | Poland | 1991 |
| RTD 120.1175.1 | Pixies | Bossanova (LP, Album, Promo, W/Lbl) | Rough Trade | RTD 120.1175.1 | Germany | 1990 |
| 6418-2 | Pixies | Bossanova (CD, Album) | Roadrunner Records | 6418-2 | Brazil | 1990 |
| RTD 120•1175•1 | Pixies | Bossanova (LP, Album) | Rough Trade, 4AD | RTD 120•1175•1 | Germany | 1990 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Cecilia AnnWritten-By – The Surftones |
2:05 |
| 2 | Rock Music | 1:52 |
| 3 | VelouriaTheremin – Robert F. Brunner |
3:40 |
| 4 | Allison | 1:18 |
| 5 | Is She WeirdTheremin – Robert F. Brunner |
3:01 |
| 6 | Ana | 2:09 |
| 7 | All Over The World | 5:26 |
| 8 | Dig For Fire | 3:02 |
| 9 | Down To The Well | 2:29 |
| 10 | The Happening | 4:19 |
| 11 | Blown Away | 2:20 |
| 12 | Hang Wire | 2:01 |
| 13 | Stormy Weather | 3:26 |
| 14 | Havalina | 2:35 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Sheer music
- Copyright (c) – Sheer music
- Marketed By – Sheer music
- Distributed By – Sheer music
- Distributed By – Gallo Record Company
- Manufactured By – CDT
- Recorded At – Cherokee Studios
- Recorded At – Aire L.A. Studios
- Recorded At – Hansa Tonstudios
- Recorded At – Silverlake Studios
- Recorded At – Master Control, Burbank
- Mastered At – Masterdisk
Credits
- Art Direction, Design – Vaughan Oliver
- Bass, Vocals – Kim Deal
- Design [Design Assistance] – Chris Bigg
- Design [Globe] – Pirate Design
- Design [Velouria's Outfit] – Anne Garrigues
- Drums, Vocals – David Lovering*
- Engineer [Assistant] – Andrew Ballard, Gregg Barrett, Jack Benson, Moses Schneider, Scott Blockland
- Engineer [Mixing] – Steve Haigler*
- Engineer [Recording] – Alistair Clay
- Lead Guitar – Joey Santiago
- Mastered By – Howie Weinberg
- Photography By – Simon Larbalestier
- Photography By [Portraits] – Kevin Westenberg
- Producer – Gil Norton
- Vocals, Guitar – Black Francis
- Written-By – Black Francis (tracks: 2 to 14)
Notes
Recorded at:Cherookee, Los Angeles (assistant Benson)
Aire, Los Angeles (assistant Barrett)
Silverlake, Los Angeles (assistant Schneider)
Hansa Ton, Berlin (assistant Schneider)
Recorded and mixed at Master Control, Burbank. Special thanks to Aseley, Noël and Lauren Otten. Mastered at Masterdisk.
℗ © Sheer Music 2002
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Scanned): 6 001208 008731
- Barcode (String): 6001208008731
- Matrix / Runout: SMBCD 7-1 MASTERED BY CDT
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L141
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 2716
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CADD 0010 | Pixies | Bossanova (LP, Album, Ltd) | 4AD | CADD 0010 | UK | 1990 |
| MG0849 | Pixies | Bossanova (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | MG Records | MG0849 | Poland | 1991 |
| RTD 120.1175.1 | Pixies | Bossanova (LP, Album, Promo, W/Lbl) | Rough Trade | RTD 120.1175.1 | Germany | 1990 |
| 6418-2 | Pixies | Bossanova (CD, Album) | Roadrunner Records | 6418-2 | Brazil | 1990 |
| RTD 120•1175•1 | Pixies | Bossanova (LP, Album) | Rough Trade, 4AD | RTD 120•1175•1 | Germany | 1990 |
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