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on Matador Records in the US and Domino Recording Company in the UK

He's too occupied tracing the spectrum of his mental states

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The Melbourne quartet still come off like a holy blend of Guided by Voices melodic invention

Bossanova Matthew E White Portishead's album debut is aGil Norton's production gives the Pixies a Martian bar band sound, fitting the cover of "Cecilia Ann" and the closer "Havalina." "Velouria" has science fiction imagery instead of Francis' usual fetishistic lyrics, while "All Over the World" and "The Happening" add to the sci fi feel. Catchy pop songs like "Allison" and "Dig for Fire" add to Bossanova's playful vibe, but rockers like "Hang Wire" and "Blown Away" fall flat. However, "Rock Music" and "Is