Surfer Rosa (1988)
0.2369Canon Score · ranked #173 all time
Aggregated from 4 of 9 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the album
Surfer Rosa is the debut studio album by the American alternative rock band Pixies, released in March 1988 on the British label 4AD. It was produced by Steve Albini. Surfer Rosa contains many of the elements of the Pixies' earlier output, including Spanish lyrics and references to Puerto Rico. It includes references to mutilation and voyeurism alongside experimental recording techniques and a distinctive drum sound.
Why it ranks #173
Every list on which Surfer Rosa appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| NME 500 Greatest Albums (2013) | Critics' canon | #58 / 500 |
| Rolling Stone 500 (2003 edition) | Editorial list | #317 / 500 |
| Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums (2020) | Major international poll | #390 / 500 |
| 1001 Albums You Must Hear (union) | Critics' canon | Selected |