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Format: CD / Box Set
Our Take
Our Take
BLACK FRANCIS' latest album, 45603, is a whirlwind of musical genius and madness. The former Pixies frontman takes listeners on a wild ride through a sonic landscape filled with unexpected twists and turns.
From the frenetic guitar riffs of "Red Hot Light" to the haunting vocals of "Shadow of a Ghost," BLACK FRANCIS showcases his undeniable talent and versatility. The album is a testament to his ability to blend genres and create a sound that is uniquely his own.
But it's not just the music that makes 45603 stand out. The lyrics are equally captivating, with BLACK FRANCIS delving into themes of love, loss, and the human experience with a wit and charm that is all his own.
Overall, 45603 is a must-listen for any fan of alternative rock. BLACK FRANCIS proves once again why he is a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. So strap in, turn up the volume, and let BLACK FRANCIS take you on a musical journey you won't soon forget.
Track Listing
Track Listing
1. Captain Pasty
2. Threshold Apprehension
3. Test Pilot Blues
4. Lolita
5. Tight Black Rubber
6. Angels Come to Comfort You
7. Your Mouth Into Mine
8. Discotheque 36
9. You Can't Break a Heart and Have It
10. She Took All the Money
11. Bluefinger
Disc: 2
1. The Seus
2. Garbage Heap
3. Half Man
4. I Sent Away
5. Seven Fingers
6. The Tale of Lonesome Fetter
7. When They Come to Murder Me
Disc: 3
1. Lake of Sin
2. O My Tidy Sum
3. Rabbits
4. Wheels
5. Dead Man's Curve
6. Corrina
7. Six Legged Man
8. Wild Son
9. When I Go Down On You
10. Nonstoperotik
11. Cinema Star
12. Lost Mi Love
13. Taint No Use
14. Rocket USA
15. The Grindsman
Disc: 4
1. Miriam and Florian Theme
2. Makanujo
3. Bad News
4. The Flower Song
5. (Oh How I Wish I Could) Stay
6. The Word
7. Astaroth
8. The Obedient Servant
9. The Maharal
10. Little Stars Theme
11. Miriam and Florian
12. The Conjuring
13. Meet Me at the Ghetto Gates
14. Stars
15. Custom All the Way
16. You're Gonna Pay
17. The Word (Reprise)
18. The Maharal (Reprise)
Disc: 5
1. Curse
2. On the Corner
3. Magic Cup
4. Ugly Life
5. Seal
6. The Last Song
7. Crescent Moon
8. Deconstructed
9. Praise
10. Happy Shoes
Disc: 6
1. Abbabubba
2. Serious Curious
3. Il Cuchaiao
4. Alabaster
5. Rabbits
6. Dead Man's Curve
7. Polly's Into Me
8. The Seus (Infadels Remix)
9. Ghost Coming
10. The Water
11. The Seus (Charles Normal Remix)
12. Do What You Want (Gyaneshwar)
13. Get Away Oil
14. The Seus (Bloc Party Remix)
15. Virginia Reel
Disc: 7
1. I Burn Today
14. Massif Central
2. Old Black Dawning
Disc: 8
1. I Heard Ramona Sing
Disc: 7
3. Bluefinger
Disc: 8
2. Bullet
Disc: 7
4. Horrible Day
Disc: 8
3. Test Pilot Blues
Disc: 7
5. Do What You Want (Gyaneshwar)
Disc: 8
4. The Holiday Song
Disc: 7
6. Velouria
Disc: 8
5. She Took All the Money
Disc: 7
7. Tight Black Rubber
Disc: 8
6. Dead Man's Curve
Disc: 7
8. Space Is Gonna Do Me Good
Disc: 8
7. Brackish Boy
Disc: 7
9. Headache
Disc: 8
8. Sir Rockabye
Disc: 7
10. Angels Come to Comfort You
Disc: 8
9. Mr. Grieves
Disc: 7
11. All My Ghosts
Disc: 8
10. Your Mouth Into Mine
Disc: 7
12. The Water
Disc: 8
11. I'll Be Blue
Disc: 7
13. Wave of Mutilation
Disc: 8
12. Broken Face
13. Nimrod's Son
14. Jumping Beans
15. Cactus
Disc: 9
1. Get Away Oil
2. I Sent Away
3. When They Came to Murder Me
4. Seven Fingers
5. Do What You Want (Gyaneshwar)
6. Halfman
7. All Around the World
8. (Talking)
9. Dead Man's Curve
10. Bluefinger
11. (Talking)
12. Tight Black Rubber
13. Test Pilot Blues
14. Discotheque 36
15. Your Mouth Into Mine
16. She Took All the Money
17. Angels Come to Comfort You
18. Threshold Apprehension
19. Can't Break Heart and Have It
20. (Talking)
21. Lolita
22. Captain Pasty
23. Band Intro
24. That Burnt Out Rock and Roll
Delivery & Returns
Delivery & Returns
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About the artist
Black Francis
Stephen "Black Francis" Thompson, frontman of the legendary alternative rock band Pixies, is a paradox wrapped in an enigma, topped with a hearty dollop of whimsy. With his signature yowl and off-kilter songwriting, Black Francis has left an indelible mark on the music landscape since the late 80s. Hailing from sunny Los Angeles, Black Francis (born Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV – try saying that five times fast) burst onto the scene with Pixies' groundbreaking album "Surfer Rosa," which featured classics like "Bone Machine" and "Where Is My Mind?" His unorthodox approach to songwriting, blending surrealist imagery with raw emotional honesty, has earned him a legion of devoted fans and imitators. Despite Pixies' initial breakup in the early 90s, Black Francis continued to release solo albums under his own name and as Black Francis, showcasing his eclectic musical influences and penchant for experimentation. Whether he's crooning a melancholic ballad or unleashing a full-throttle punk rocker, Black Francis never fails to captivate audiences with his unique brand of musical alchemy. In recent years, Pixies have reunited and continued to tour, proving that Black Francis is a force to be reckoned with both in the studio and on stage. With his distinctive voice, enigmatic lyrics, and penchant for pushing boundaries, Black Francis remains a true iconoclast in the world of alternative rock. So grab your flannel shirt, crank up the volume, and let Black Francis take you on a sonic journey like no other.
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