Studio Album · No. 4

Bossanova Songwriting Credits by Pixies

1990 4AD / Elektra 14 tracks 39:45

Produced by Gil Norton  ·  Engineered by Alistair Clay, Steven Haigler

4AD / Elektra Alternative Rock
Artist
93%
Authorship

Holds writing credit on 13 of 14 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 13 / 14 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Pixies carries a lyricist or composer credit.

93%
13 trackswritten by Pixies 1 trackoutside writers
Pixies's roles on this album

Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist93%
Composer93%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

14
Tracks
3
Lyricists
1
Producers
1990
Released
Data Insight

Thirteen of the fourteen are Francis alone and the fourteenth is a surf instrumental cover. Kim Deal has no writing credit anywhere on it, a year after "Silver".

Bossanova came out on 4AD and Elektra in August 1990, written mostly in the studio.

Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Cecilia Ann
Frosty HortonSteve Hoffman Frosty HortonSteve Hoffman Gil Norton Pixies (Performer)
2
Rock Music
Black Francis Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV Gil Norton Pixies (Performer)
3
Velouria
Black Francis Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV Gil Norton Pixies (Performer)
4
Allison
Black Francis Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV Gil Norton Pixies (Performer)
5
Is She Weird
Black Francis Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV Gil Norton Pixies (Performer)
6
Ana
Black Francis Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV Gil Norton Pixies (Performer)
7
All Over the World
Black Francis Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV Gil Norton Pixies (Performer)
8
Dig for Fire
Black Francis Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV Gil Norton Pixies (Performer)
9
Down to the Well
Black Francis Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV Gil Norton Pixies (Performer)
10
The Happening
Black Francis Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV Gil Norton Pixies (Performer)
11
Blown Away
Black Francis Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV Gil Norton Pixies (Performer)
12
Hang Wire
Black Francis Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV Gil Norton Pixies (Performer)
13
Stormy Weather
Black Francis Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV Gil Norton Pixies (Performer)
14
Havalina
Black Francis Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV Gil Norton Pixies (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 6 contributors

BF
Black Francis
Writer
On this album13 written
CM
Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV
Writer
On this album13 written
FH
Frosty Horton
Writer
On this album1 written
SH
Steve Hoffman
Writer
On this album1 written
GN
Gil Norton
Producer
On this album14 produced
P
Pixies
Performer
On this albumGuest

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Frequently Asked Questions Bossanova

Who wrote Bossanova?
Black Francis on thirteen of the fourteen tracks. "Cecilia Ann" is a Surftones cover written by Frosty Horton and Steve Hoffman.
Did any single chart in the Hot 100?
No Pixies single has ever entered the Hot 100.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications rather than a sales figure for it.
Who engineered it?
Alistair Clay, with Steven Haigler mixing.
Who produced it?
Gil Norton.
What is the theremin on it?
Robert F. Brunner plays it on "Velouria" and "Is She Weird".
How long is the album?
39:45 across fourteen tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Bossanova Wikipedia: Pixies discography Wikipedia: Pixies Cover Art Archive: Bossanova by Pixies