Pixies Bossanova MFSL SACD/CD DSD NEU OVP Sealed UDSACD 2035 Limited-Edition Mini LP Style No. 00892

Produktinformation

Audio CD (24. Oktober 2008)
Anzahl Disks/Tonträger: 1
Format: Hybrid SACD, Limited Edition
Label: Mfsl

Tonträger SACD
Besonderheiten Limited Edition, Nummeriert, Cardsleeve
Jahr 2008
Orig. Release 1990
Zeit 39:41
Plattenfirma MFSL
Herstellungsland USA
Musikrichtung Rock
EAN-Nr. 821797203562
Katalog-Nr. UDASCD 2035


      Tracks

1. Cecilia Ann 2:06 Live  
2. Rock Music 1:52   
3. Velouria 3:40   
4. Allison 1:17   
5. Is She Weird 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


 
Weitere Infos
Die Pixies bieten mit dem 1990er Release keinen tanzbaren südamerikanischen Jazz, sondern fetzigen Indie-Rock der harten Gangart mit melodischen Zwischentönen. Gerade bei diesem Album ist wunderbar zu hören, dass die Pixies eine enorme Vorbildfunktion für Bands wie Nirvana hatten. Die MFSL Hybrid-SACD ist vielleicht nicht audiophil, aber bietet ein Freudenfest, für alle diejenigen, die sich harten Rock in guter Qualität wünschen.

Die MFSL Variante kommt im japanischen Mini-LP Format mit fortlaufender Seriennummer und eingestecktem Booklet. Letzteres ist ausgesprochen schick und mit Sonderfarben versehen. Das Remastering erfolgte von den analogen Masterbändern.

The opening instrumental to Bossanova makes it clear that the Pixies weren’t about to take the same crazed approach on their major-label debut as they did on their initial standout efforts. More straightforward, linear, fluid, subtle, and dreamy, Bossanova features the band exploring pop structures, dropping psychedelic accents, and satisfying surf-rock urges. While it often verges off-the-beaten path, particularly for mainstream tastes circa 1990, the set is the most accessible and hook-ridden record the Pixies ever made.
 
The analog masters for Bossanova have been missing for 18 years and were located recently in the WEA tape archives in LA. This release marks the first time that the original ½-inch analog master tapes had been used since Bossanova was originally released in August 1990. Be assured that this is the very finest version of Bossanova you will ever hear. At long last, the staggering dimensions of the Pixies’ canyon-wide soundscapes and three-dimensional atmospherics of their nuanced vocals are faithfully reproduced.
 
Review
by Heather Phares

When Bossanova arrived in 1990, it reflected the exhaustion the Pixies felt after Doolittle's enormous success: For the first time, the band seems to be running out of ideas. Tellingly, Kim Deal contributes no songs, having formed the Breeders to give her work an outlet; that summer, their debut Pod won a warmer response than Bossanova received. Arguably the Pixies' weakest album -- though Francis has said it's his favorite -- most of it finds the band in fine form. Gil Norton's spacious, reverb-heavy production makes the Pixies sound like a Martian bar band, which fits the cover of the Surftones' "Cecilia Ann" and the glorious, shimmering closer "Havalina" perfectly. On the theremin-driven "Velouria," science fiction imagery displaces Francis' penchant for fetishistic lyrics; next to the token kinky song "Down to the Well"'s tired sound, it's a refreshing change. The similarly cryptic "All Over the World" and alien abduction tale "The Happening" add to the sci-fi feel. Quirky pop songs like "Allison," a tribute to jazz cool-cat Mose Allison, and "Dig for Fire," Francis' self-professed Talking Heads homage, heighten Bossanova's playful, slightly off-kilter vibe, but rockers like "Hang Wire" and "Blown Away," fall flat. However, "Rock Music" is one of the group's most fiery outbursts, and "Is She Weird"'s chugging grind and sexy, funny lyrics make it a classic Pixies song. The band was so consistently amazing on their previous albums that when they released a slightly weaker one, critics and fans alike judged them too harshly. But on Bossanova's strongest moments, the Pixies explored their softer side and found different uses for their extreme dynamics. Like a straight-A student who suddenly receives a B+, Bossanova might have been a disappointment initially, but its (small) failings emphasize the strengths of the rest of the Pixies' work.

Condition: SS / OVP:

"Item Condition" notes:

SS / OVP:       CD & LP is factory sealed in shrink-wrap or cellophane.

NEU / NEW:      CD & LP is open and not yet played.(Achtung: = Nicht alle neuen CDs werden vom Hersteller eingeschweißt!)

NM: NEAR MINT   CD & LP Just about in perfect condition.

E:  EXCELLENT   CD & LP Near perfect, may show very light signs of use & maybe one very light scratch.

VG: VERY GOOD   CD & LP  CD has some very minor wear (several very light scratches or marks). If insert, may have dimple marks or very light wrinkles/folds,

G:  GOOD        CD & LP  Some to very heavier wear or tear (some to very scratches throughout the CD), still plays perfectly. If insert, may have some wrinkles, folds, ripples, tears or multiple case. If  case has cracked or is broken.

Demo-Copy:      CD & LP = Promo - not for sale - particularly rare!!