Despite what anyone will tell you, the Pixies are the most influential band over all 90's/early 2000's alternative rock music; much like how the Velvet Underground are STILL a huge influence on indie/underground music today. You may not hear the direct correlation unless you are a musician yourself or have a keen ear for time signatures, chord changes, beats, etc. If you have no idea who the Pixies are or if you've never heard any of their songs, I suggest checking out 1989's Doolittle and you'll see how ahead of their time they were (though my favorite will always be their debut Surfer Rosa, it may not be the best place for a curious Pixies fan to start).
I now present you eight random songs that have a 'sound' that can directly be tied back to the Pixies. Above the video I will put the 'equation' so you can better understand and appreciate the influence.
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