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Doolittle (album)

by Pixies

Released: April 17, 1989

Alternative rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"Doolittle" is the influential second studio album by the American alternative rock band Pixies, released in 1989. The album features a diverse range of tracks, from the infectious pop hooks of "Here Comes Your Man" to the ferocious energy of "Debaser" and the haunting beauty of "Monkey Gone to Heaven." Lyrically, "Doolittle" explores themes of surrealism, mythology, and the macabre, often with a dark sense of humor. Its impact on alternative rock and subsequent generations of musicians is immeasurable, with many citing the album as a major influence on their own work.

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Its enduring popularity and timeless quality cement its…

Its enduring popularity and timeless quality cement its place as one of the most important albums in the history of alternative rock.

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Debaser

The album features a diverse range of tracks, from the infectious pop hooks of "Here Comes Your Man" to the ferocious energy of "Debaser" and the haunting beauty of "Monkey Gone to Heaven." Lyrically, "Doolittle" explores themes of surrealism, mythology, and the macabre, often with a dark sense of humor.

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Reception

Despite modest commercial success at the time of its release, "Doolittle" has since achieved cult status and continues to be celebrated by fans and critics alike. "Doolittle" received widespread critical acclaim upon its release and has since been hailed as a classic of its era.

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Legacy

Widely regarded as one of the greatest albums of the late 1980s and a seminal work in the alternative rock genre, "Doolittle" showcases the Pixies' unique blend of punk, surf rock, and pop sensibilities.

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"Doolittle" is the influential second studio album by the American alternative rock band Pixies, released in 1989. Widely regarded as one of the greatest albums of the late 1980s and a seminal work in the alternative rock genre, "Doolittle" showcases the Pixies' unique blend of punk, surf rock, and pop sensibilities.

"Doolittle" received widespread critical acclaim upon its release and has since been hailed as a classic of its era. Its impact on alternative rock and subsequent generations of musicians is immeasurable, with many citing the album as a major influence on their own work.

Despite modest commercial success at the time of its release, "Doolittle" has since achieved cult status and continues to be celebrated by fans and critics alike. Its enduring popularity and timeless quality cement its place as one of the most important albums in the history of alternative rock.