Studio Album · No. 1

Come On Pilgrim Songwriting Credits by Pixies

1987 4AD 8 tracks 20:29

Produced by Gary Smith  ·  Engineered by Paul Q. Kolderie, Jack Adams

4AD Alternative RockPunk Rock
Complete Artist
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Authorship

Holds writing credit on 8 of 8 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 8 / 8 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 8 tracks with documented writers, by whether Pixies carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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8 trackswritten by Pixies 0 tracksoutside writers
Pixies's roles on this album

Share of the 8 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

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Composer100%
Producer0%
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By the Numbers

8
Tracks
3
Lyricists
1
Producers
1987
Released
Data Insight

Seven of the eight are Francis alone. The eighth, "Levitate Me", is the only Pixies song David Lovering ever had a hand in writing.

Come On Pilgrim came out on 4AD in September 1987, eight songs taken from a demo tape the band recorded in three days.

Track Listing & Credits 8 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Caribou
Black Francis Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV Gary Smith Pixies (Performer)
2
Vamos
Black Francis Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV Gary Smith Pixies (Performer)
3
Isla De Encanta
Black Francis Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV Gary Smith Pixies (Performer)
4
Ed Is Dead
Black Francis Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV Gary Smith Pixies (Performer)
5
The Holiday Song
Black Francis Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV Gary Smith Pixies (Performer)
6
Nimrod's Son
Black Francis Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV Gary Smith Pixies (Performer)
7
I've Been Tired
Black Francis Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV Gary Smith Pixies (Performer)
8
Levitate Me
Black FrancisDavid LoveringJean Walsh Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IVDavid Sullivan LoveringJean Walsh Gary Smith Pixies (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 7 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions Come On Pilgrim

Who wrote Come On Pilgrim?
Black Francis on all eight tracks, sharing "Levitate Me" with David Lovering and Jean Walsh.
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?
Paul Q. Kolderie, with Jack Adams mastering.
Who produced it?
Gary Smith.
Is it an album or an EP?
A mini-album. The discography files it with the studio albums, so it is covered here.
How long is the album?
20:29 across eight tracks.

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