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Listen to the Pixies and classic rockers Thin Lizzy back to back, and there aren't many similarities that immediately jump to mind. But to the ears of a mash-up DJ who goes by the name of Phil RetroSpector, there must have been enough of a
They may not have achieved widespread commercial success during their early years, but the Pixies were one of the most influential bands of the '80s -- and as we demonstrated in an earlier Song Parallels, echoes of their work can be heard in songs by a number of other artists.
They're both alternative rock legends who have suffered through internal band turmoil and extended periods of inactivity, but that isn't all Pixies and Weezer have in common. For proof, just listen to Pixies' 1989 song 'I Bleed' side-by-side with Weezer's early hit 'Undone - The Sweater Song.'
The Pixies' 'Where Is My Mind?' has been featured in major motion pictures, television shows, and commercials. Its latest appearance is in a Canadian milk ad sponsored by the Prairie Milk Marketing Partnership.
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