The Night the Zombies Came
| The Night the Zombies Came | ||||
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| Released | October 25, 2024 | |||
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| Length | 39:54 | |||
| Label | BMG | |||
| Producer | Tom Dalgety | |||
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| Singles from The Night the Zombies Came | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 72/100[2] |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [3] |
| The Guardian | [4] |
The Night the Zombies Came is the ninth studio album by American alternative rock band Pixies, released on October 25, 2024, by BMG Rights Management. It was produced by Tom Dalgety and preceded by the single "You're So Impatient".[5]
It is the band's first album with bass guitarist and backing vocalist Emma Richardson, who replaced Paz Lenchantin in March 2024.[5]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Black Francis, except for "Hypnotised" and "I Hear You Mary", co-written with Joey Santiago.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Primrose" | 2:35 |
| 2. | "You're So Impatient" | 2:09 |
| 3. | "Jane (The Night the Zombies Came)" | 2:52 |
| 4. | "Chicken" | 4:23 |
| 5. | "Hypnotised" | 3:05 |
| 6. | "Johnny Good Man" | 3:28 |
| 7. | "Motoroller" | 2:42 |
| 8. | "I Hear You Mary" | 3:14 |
| 9. | "Oyster Beds" | 2:10 |
| 10. | "Mercy Me" | 3:55 |
| 11. | "Ernest Evans" | 2:42 |
| 12. | "Kings of the Prairie" | 2:42 |
| 13. | "The Vegas Suite" | 3:44 |
| Total length: | 39:54 | |
Personnel
Pixies
- Black Francis – guitar, lead vocals
- Joey Santiago – lead guitar, backing vocals
- David Lovering – drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Emma Richardson – bass guitar, backing vocals
Additional musician
Production
- Tom Dalgety – production, mixing, engineering
- Dave Snyder – engineering assistance
- Matt Hall – engineering assistance
- Joe Jones – engineering assistance
- Robin Schmidt – mastering
Artwork
- Michael Speed – art direction, design
- Ozgur Gorgun – CG art, photography
References
- ^ "Pixies Share First Songs With New Bassist Emma Richardson: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
- ^ "The Night The Zombies Came by Pixies Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
- ^ Heather Phares. "The Night the Zombies Came". AllMusic. Retrieved February 18, 2026.
- ^ Phil Mongredien (October 25, 2024). "Pixies: The Night the Zombies Came review – an echo of an echo of past glories". The Guardian.
- ^ a b "Pixies Announce New Album The Night the Zombies Came, Share New Song "Chicken": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 4, 2025.