The Pixies vs Nirvana

Unknown Soldier · 02-11-2010, 01:02 PM

I like a whole load of stuff by the Pixies and especially the Trompe le Monde album but I still think Nirvana are better.

TheCunningStunt · 02-09-2010, 06:34 PM

I like the Pixies but for me, Nirvana, always.

Midi · 02-12-2010, 09:23 AM

As for two or three singles Nirvana has out, I can't stand Nirvana. Even then, the singles aren't very remarkable as they are catchy. Either that or the music hasn't aged well, grunge is a genre than has plaques the radio stations for the passed 2 decades, and many people define grunge as 'rock'. Even though Pixies classified as grunge, Pixies never take themselves seriously in their compositions, and aren't bred from cliche under a cliche.

~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ · 02-12-2010, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Midi

As for two or three singles Nirvana has out, I can't stand Nirvana. Even then, the singles aren't very remarkable as they are catchy. Either that or the music hasn't aged well, grunge is a genre than has plaques the radio stations for the passed 2 decades, and many people define grunge as 'rock'. Even though Pixies classified as grunge, Pixies never take themselves seriously in their compositions, and aren't bred from cliche under a cliche.

Neither is Nirvana. The sound certainly wasn't cliche at the time (and I still don't think it is) and there's a good difference between the original grunge movement and the post-grunge, modern rock stuff on the radio now.

And both bands took themselves seriously, both Francis and Cobain wrote very personal songs and sung them passionatly.

brucetoast · 02-12-2010, 09:17 PM

Pixies, all day, every day. Love Doolittle to death.

musichuny21 · 02-12-2010, 11:34 PM

I dont agree 100% with that I think they were a bit too close for comfort to the pixies but still had their own style, but the pixies are better.

Vancouver · 02-23-2010, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by zumbur

the difference is that nirvana is over rated and pixies are under rated.

Nirvana is totally over rated. Agree.

~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ · 02-23-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Vancouver

Nirvana is totally over rated. Agree.

Overrated by whom? Every one I know and underrates them and certainly they don't get the respect as they deserve on this forum. It's because they were quite popular that music nuts automatically assume they're no good just to go against the grain, even if that's not their intention it's certainly what it seems like. I'm not saying you have to like Nirvana, but realize that nobody is overrating them these days aside from a few fanatical teenagers who'll move on to something else soon anyway.

Vancouver · 02-23-2010, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Conan

Overrated by whom? Every one I know and underrates them and certainly they don't get the respect as they deserve on this forum. It's because they were quite popular that music nuts automatically assume they're no good just to go against the grain, even if that's not their intention it's certainly what it seems like. I'm not saying you have to like Nirvana, but realize that nobody is overrating them these days aside from a few fanatical teenagers who'll move on to something else soon anyway.

I live 2 hrs north of Seattle. Trust me.

~~Odyshape~~ · 02-23-2010, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Conan

Overrated by whom? Every one I know and underrates them and certainly they don't get the respect as they deserve on this forum. It's because they were quite popular that music nuts automatically assume they're no good just to go against the grain, even if that's not their intention it's certainly what it seems like. I'm not saying you have to like Nirvana, but realize that nobody is overrating them these days aside from a few fanatical teenagers who'll move on to something else soon anyway.

For some reason anyone who happens to be fat and blonde wears that x smiley face nirvana shirt at my school. Its really funny

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Pixies are way better	67	23.93%
I prefer The pixies	62	22.14%
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Nirvana is way better	55	19.64%
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02-11-2010, 01:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Unknown Soldier Horribly Creative Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London, The Big Smoke Posts: 8,265	I like a whole load of stuff by the Pixies and especially the Trompe le Monde album but I still think Nirvana are better.

02-09-2010, 06:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
TheCunningStunt love will tear you apart Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 5,107	I like the Pixies but for me, Nirvana, always.

02-12-2010, 09:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Midi Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 57	As for two or three singles Nirvana has out, I can't stand Nirvana. Even then, the singles aren't very remarkable as they are catchy. Either that or the music hasn't aged well, grunge is a genre than has plaques the radio stations for the passed 2 decades, and many people define grunge as 'rock'. Even though Pixies classified as grunge, Pixies never take themselves seriously in their compositions, and aren't bred from cliche under a cliche.

02-12-2010, 09:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
brucetoast Groupie Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 6	Pixies, all day, every day. Love Doolittle to death.

02-12-2010, 11:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
musichuny21 Groupie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: UK Posts: 2	I dont agree 100% with that I think they were a bit too close for comfort to the pixies but still had their own style, but the pixies are better.