This was one of the few UK dates on the Doolittle Tour to mark 20 years since it was released. The support, Bombay Bicycle Club, were average.
After a The Pixies started with a few tracks from the 'B sides' compilation of singles B sides. They then did Doolittle from start to finish in order, before four or five encore tracks which notably included "Wave of Mutilation (UK Surf)" and "Where is My Mind?"
Doolittle is a superlative album. "Debaser" is a great opening track which demands immediate involvement from the listener. "Wave of Mutilation" is a tiny gem of a track which can be listened to endlessly. "Monkey Gone to Heaven" features some of the best singing ever. I could go on.
There is often for me a song which grabs my attention more than I expected. I expected to love the three tracks picked out above. The surprise package for me was "Number 13 Baby". It just seemed to stand out whereas I had not particularly noted it before.
The Pixies are consumate live performers. Every track is tight and exciting. Black Francis' shouty but immensely tuneful singing is complemented by Kim Deals backing singing. Both guitars are precise and full of emotion. The rhythm section is driving with unfussy drumming and richly expressive bass. What more could you want?
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