Pixies - Trompe le Monde [CD]

Continuing the band’s 40th anniversary celebrations, Pixies are repressing their landmark fourth studio album, Trompe le Monde, originally released in 1991. This release offers fans a chance to own a piece of alternative rock history on CD.

Album Significance: Trompe le Monde, translated from French as “fool the world,” bookended a prolific period of groundbreaking records for Pixies, solidifying their status as a generation-defining band. The album showcases the band's continued drive to evolve their sound. With producer Gil Norton at the helm, Trompe le Monde is often considered their most experimental, blending Black Francis’s distinctive lyrics on UFOs and conspiracy theories with a burgeoning power-pop influence that complemented the space rock established on their previous album, Bossanova. The album delivers 15 tracks in a concise 40-minute runtime, proving to be a powerful statement before the band's extended hiatus.

Key Features:

• Repress of the seminal 1991 album Trompe le Monde.
• Features the Pixies' signature blend of alternative rock, space rock, and experimental elements.
• Includes 15 tracks showcasing the band's restless creativity.
• Produced by Gil Norton.

Specifications:

• Artist: Pixies
• Album: Trompe le Monde
• Format: CD
• Language: English
• Weight: 109g
• Number of discs: 1
• EAN: 0191400090422
• Release Date: 11 Sep 2026

This CD edition of Trompe le Monde is an essential addition for fans of Pixies and alternative rock, capturing a pivotal moment in the band's influential career.