Studio Album · No. 2

Surfer Rosa Songwriting Credits by Pixies

1988 4AD 13 tracks 33:21

Produced by Steve Albini  ·  Engineered by Steve Albini

4AD Alternative RockIndie RockArt Punk
Complete Artist
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Authorship

Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Pixies carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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

Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

13
Tracks
2
Lyricists
1
Producers
1988
Released
Data Insight

Thirteen tracks, twelve of them Francis alone. The thirteenth is "Gigantic", which Kim Deal co-wrote and sings, and it is the closest the band ever comes to a second voice on the page.

Surfer Rosa came out on 4AD in March 1988, recorded in two weeks with Steve Albini.

Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Bone Machine
Black Francis Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV Steve Albini Pixies (Performer)
2
Break My Body
Black Francis Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV Steve Albini Pixies (Performer)
3
Something Against You
Black Francis Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV Steve Albini Pixies (Performer)
4
Broken Face
Black Francis Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV Steve Albini Pixies (Performer)
5
Gigantic
Black FrancisKim Deal Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IVKimberley Ann Deal Steve Albini Pixies (Performer)
6
River Euphrates
Black Francis Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV Steve Albini Pixies (Performer)
7
Where Is My Mind?
Black Francis Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV Steve Albini Pixies (Performer)
8
Cactus
Black Francis Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV Steve Albini Pixies (Performer)
9
Tony's Theme
Black Francis Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV Steve Albini Pixies (Performer)
10
Oh My Golly!
Black Francis Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV Steve Albini Pixies (Performer)
11
Vamos
Black Francis Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV Steve Albini Pixies (Performer)
12
I'm Amazed
Black Francis Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV Steve Albini Pixies (Performer)
13
Brick Is Red
Black Francis Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV Steve Albini 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
KD
Kim Deal
Writer
On this album1 written
KA
Kimberley Ann Deal
Writer
On this album1 written
SA
Steve Albini
Producer
On this album13 produced
P
Pixies
Performer
On this albumGuest

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Frequently Asked Questions Surfer Rosa

Who wrote Surfer Rosa?
Black Francis on all thirteen tracks, sharing "Gigantic" with Kim Deal.
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. The album is certified gold in the US.
Who engineered it?
Steve Albini, who also produced.
Who produced it?
Steve Albini.
Who sings "Gigantic"?
Kim Deal, credited on the sleeve as Mrs. John Murphy.
How long is the album?
33:21 across thirteen tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Surfer Rosa Wikipedia: Pixies discography Wikipedia: Pixies Cover Art Archive: Surfer Rosa by Pixies