Fool the World: The Oral History of a Band Called Pixies

I enjoyed the book but there's not a lot of input in it from the band (or considering the author's fanboy dismissal of a definite article, let me rephrase that last bit as "not a lot of input in it from band"). It's very much the story of a band once removed, with the majority of remembrances coming from people who were pretty close to the Pixies but seemed to be giving their opinion of what happened rather than a definitive account. What's of value in the book is a tangible sense of how a "scene" feels (in this case the Boston music scene of the late '80s). I really enjoyed the early accounts of how Fort Apache Studios came to be and the recollection of the clubs and early community, but that could have been a book about any band; this book just happened to be anchored on the Pixies as its focal point.

I discovered the Pixies “middle-out,” by falling in love with the Breeders and Belly and following the thread. It was amazing reading this account, which managed to incorporate all three groups, in addition to Throwing Muses, which I came to love in the same search. Nobody that was paying attention in the ‘90s should ignore this, or Jen Trynin’s excellent “Everything I’m Cracked Up To Be.”

This is a good read about the early days of the PIXIES. Mostly a collection of interviews and some behind the scenes info about the band from friends of the band.

Pixies one of my favorite bands seen them a couple times a keep for sure

Another Rock Biography that truly ROCKS! If you like the Pixies, you'll love this book. Great read. Very fun.

Could not put it down. Essential rock history here. A must for all real fans. A little dated now though. All of the information is 10 years old at least. Much has happened since then, such as a great new album and musical chairs on the bass. Needs a revised second-edition version, but aside from that, all the "classic era" Pixies history is here

long live the pixies, this book gives you a look into rock and roll of the 90's, this is a must have for a pixies fan!

One of the best music books out there.

These are the facts. If you want sensationalist gossip and the usual sex, drugs, and rock n' roll fare then this may not be for you. What it does is interview everyone involved first-hand in the formation and life of Pixies. It also interviews people of note who've been inspired by these four outstanding artists, like PJ Harvey, Thom Yorke, Perry Farrell, Kristen Hersch, David Bowie and many more. It takes their memories, opinions, feelings, and anecdotes and gives them to you in an honest and quickfire fashion that helps chart the rise, explosion, decline, and rebirth of this amazing band.If you're a Pixies fan, or simply a fan of well crafted, good music then this book is a must.

This is a terrific read - I've stayed away from other Pixies books as a result of poor reviews but this draws on interviews with the band, management, producers, the Breeders, Throwing Muses and other bands who toured or worked with the Pixies and it really finally gets under the skin of how suddenly the band became waht it is - and includes anupdate on the reunion. If you are a Pixies fan you will enjoy this.

Okay thank

Awesome band!

Fascinating book about a wonderful band