Pixies-Doolittle (1989)

The Pixies were one of the most important bands of the so-called alternative rock movement, reaching their peak in the late 1980s and releasing a series of essential albums for understanding the distinctive style of that era. Led by vocalist and guitarist Black Francis, they showcased a tremendously powerful side of raw, gritty rock, fueled by visceral energy and contained rage. Their ruthless and energetic debut album, "Surfer Rosa", was released in 1988, earning them acclaim from the independent press and the alternative rock scene. However, it was with "Doolittle", released a year later, that they truly achieved worldwide recognition, thanks to a style that blended the energy of their previous work with more accessible melodies. Songs like the stark "Debaser", the sharp "Gouge Away" or the conventional "Monkey Gone To Heaven", surprisingly earned this album a gold record in the United States and marked the creative and commercial peak of this band from the city of Boston.