Head Carrier
by Pixies
  • Record Label: PIAS
  • Release Date: Sep 30, 2016
Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 29
  3. Negative: 2 out of 29
  1. Under The Radar
    Sep 15, 2016
    35
    At best, Pixies are just the masters at a game that is no longer interesting. Songs stray so far from the raw energy of Surfer Rosa that Head Carrier could easily be mistaken for any number of hair product soaked '80s metal. [Aug-Sep 2016, p.75]
  2. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Oct 19, 2016
    30
    Musically, there are too many things going on and too few things going on. Every track sounds more or less the same, and every track sounds like a poor heyday tribute.

Awards & Rankings

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#61 Most Discussed Album of 2016

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User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 46 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 46
  3. Negative: 2 out of 46
  1. lennycliff123
    Sep 30, 2016
    4
    Some bands really should know when to call it a day and stick with the decision. REM come to mind. When they realised they had nothing left inSome bands really should know when to call it a day and stick with the decision. REM come to mind. When they realised they had nothing left in the tank they quit.

    Pixies should have left it at Trompe Le Monde which was not a bad album at all. Indy Cindy was good in places but Head Carrier is just bland. It doesn't even feel like a Pixies album, more of a mediocre at best Black Francis/Frank Black offering.    … Full Review »
  2. antmolly1995
    Oct 12, 2016
    4
    Head Carrier is hands down the worst Pixies album in this fans humble opinion. Even after repeated listenings it fails to make any lastingHead Carrier is hands down the worst Pixies album in this fans humble opinion. Even after repeated listenings it fails to make any lasting impression.

    I think Kim Deal jumped ship knowing that the band had nothing left to offer. If Pixies continue to make music like his it will be nothing but a doomed Black Francis vanity project / money spinner.    … Full Review »
  3. nuggetman
    Oct 12, 2016
    4
    There's really nothing much I can add to the other mixed reviews. This album is by far the worst in their discography {Indy Cindy was a lotThere's really nothing much I can add to the other mixed reviews. This album is by far the worst in their discography {Indy Cindy was a lot better}, and I'd rate it lower if it wasn't for the fact that I'm a long standing fan.… Full Review »
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