Released: 05/07/12
Translated as “fool the world,” Pixies’ fourth album Trompe Le Monde pushes their sound into bold new territory. Reuniting with producer Gil Norton, the band blends spacey power pop with themes of UFOs and conspiracies across 15 rapid-fire tracks, including standout singles “Planet of Sound” and “Alec Eiffel.” Released in 1991 and supported by a massive tour with U2, the album marked the end of their first era—and remains one of their most confident, playful, and enduring works.