Description

The ultimate Pixies compilation, Wave Of Mutilation has sold over half a million copies since its release in 2004 and remains a consistent seller with the band regularly touring, headlining festivals and crossing over to new audiences. However, it has taken six years and the re-issue of the regular albums to finally release the Best Of
Pixies on vinyl.

Following the original CD sequencing, the double vinyl set (each side is under 20 minutes long for the best quality cut) is packaged in a gatefold sleeve and the initial pressing of 750 copies is available on burnt orange coloured vinyl.

This compilations track listing is in more or less chronological order which helps the flow of the collection; since each of the Pixies albums had its own distinctive feel, the cutnpaste approach of
the previous best of didnt always serve the songs it collected. The collection does a good job of compiling the bands singles, two excellent B-sides (Into The White and Winterlong), and many of their key album tracks. Even though the best way to experience the band is still devouring each of their albums, Wave Of Mutilation: Best Of Pixies is intended as a primer to their work, and fannish nitpicking aside its a far better overview than what was available before Heather Phares (All Music).