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"'A brilliant series of pocket-sized books focussing on a classic album. Each one a work of real love.' NME"

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The Pixies have had a career unlike any other in alternative rock, disappearing as a not-quite-next-big-thing only to become gods in absentia. Doolittle is the embodiment of their abrasive, exuberant, enigmatic pop. While traveling Oregon with Charles Thompson, chatting about Surrealism and llamas, and interviewing other members of the Pixies, Ben Sisario reveals the inner workings of this knotty masterpiece.

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  • Paperback: 121 pages
  • Publisher: Continuum (March 25, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0826417744
  • ISBN-13: 978-0826417749
  • Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 4.6 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Pixies Book... and best in the 33 1/3 series so far, May 20, 2006
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Another great little tome from the 33 1/3 series, The Pixies' Doolittle is an in-depth examination of arguably the best album of the Pixies' catalogue. We're given a brief history of the band, from its formation to the recording of the "Purple Tape" (which morphed into Come On Pilgrim) and Surfer Rosa, but the creation of Doolittle is the crux of the book. Sisario does an excellent job of breaking down the mysterious lyrics of the album tracks, and provides an in-depth look into the influence of surrealism and the Old Testament on Thompson's lyrics. We learn how each track was composed, and how the overall album came about in the studio with interviews from all the key players save Kim Deal, who did not partake in this literary project (sadly). Sisario's take on the Pixies is fresh and invigorating, and TPD will go down in Pixies history as a book that got it right.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best of the series I've read..., April 27, 2006
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Which isn't saying much, as I've only read the ones on The Kinks are the Village Green Preservation Society, David Bowie's Low, the Neutral Milk Hotel one, and There's A Riot Goin' On. First off, this is not a fictional narrative ala The Smith's Meat if Murder volume in this series. Rather, it has structurally more in common with the Kinks and Bowie ones. For those not familiar with the series, Sisario puts the album in context of its time period, and within the band's history, as well as examining the album itself. This volume benefits highly from the fact that Sisario obviously interviewed Frank Black/Black Francis, which the other volumes lack (not neccessarily to their detriment, but still, a noticeable difference). Other interviews with other band members, producers, and engineers provide alot of color and depth to Sisario's story of the genesis of the album. However, what drives this book higher than the others is its actual commentary of the album itself. Without destroying the magic of your own interpretation of the songs, Sisario's obvious literate nature (he references many Surrealists that show much more than an armchair knowledge) fused with his engaging writing style (his humor shows forth with some funny bashing of things such as Roger Daltrey's acting career) really make an album that I thought I knew back to front seem fresh again with detailed and intellectual observations. Thats hard for me with Doolittle - of all the albums in this series I have probably listened to that one the most, to the point where I don't even own it anymore, but now I want to go out and get a copy again.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great read, May 3, 2007
Ben Sisario's Doolittle is the most insightful book in the 33 1/3 series I have read so far. His interviews with Charles Thompson (Frank Black, Black Francis) and others involved in the formation of Doolittle make this a near perfect resource. This book has made listening to Doolittle, if you can believe it, even more enjoyable!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent overview of Doolittle's creation and its content
I won't repeat what everyone else has said here. Suffice to say that this is an excellent read, very well researched, and with precise analysis. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Leaman G. Crews

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly close look at the pixies and thier best album?
This book, gives an incredibly close look at Boston legends, the Pixies', best album. Way ahead of its time, Doolittle is probably in my top 10 greatest albums of all time and Ben... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Chris Reeves

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read about a great album. 33 1/3 does it again!
While the 33 1/3 series seems short, it's the perfect length to tell the story/history of great albums. Read more
Published 18 months ago by gregZ

5.0 out of 5 stars Most intellectual beach book ever
Doolittle has been my favorite album since it came out... I read this book sitting on a beach in Vancouver, CA, surrounded by drag-queens, interpretive dancers, Sikhs, Chinese... Read more
Published 23 months ago by J. Overton

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of series
Outstanding study of Doolittle and snapshot of the Pixies themselves. Rare access to Frank Black, very illuminating analysis. Highly recommended.
Published on June 17, 2006 by K. Huff

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