Alec Eiffel
Pixies
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Pioneer of aerodynamics (Little Eiffel, Little Eiffel) They thought he was real smart Alec (Little Eiffel, Little Eiffel) He thought big they called it a phallic (Little Eiffel, Little Eiffel) They didn't know he was panoramic Little Eiffel stands in the archway (Little Eiffel, Little Eiffel) Keeping low doesn't make no sense Sometimes people can be oh so dense They didn't want it but he built it anyway (Little Eiffel, Little Eiffel) Little Eiffel stands in the archway (Little Eiffel, Little Eiffel) Keeping low don't make sense Keeping low doesn't make no-sense (Little Eiffel, Little Eiffel) Little Eiffel stands in the archway Oh Alexander I see you beneath The archway of aerodynamics ...
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Written by: CHARLES THOMPSON
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10 facts about this song
Artist InformationAlec Eiffel is a song by the American alternative rock band, Pixies. The band was formed in 1986 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Album ParticularsThe song was part of the band's "Trompe Le Monde" album which was released in 1991. "Trompe Le Monde" is the band's fourth full-length studio album.
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InspirationThe song is named after the French civil engineer Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, who is best known for designing the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
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CompositionThe track opens with a verse sung to just the beat of David Lovering’s drum. The music then intensifies, bringing in Joey Santiago’s noisy guitar and Kim Deal’s bass.
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Music VideoThe music video for Alec Eiffel was filmed in a wind tunnel, an overt reference to Gustave Eiffel's passion for aerodynamics.
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Cover VersionsSeveral bands and artists have covered the song including Weezer and PJ Harvey.
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Genre SpecificationsThe song incorporates elements of noise pop, a sub-genre of alternative or indie rock that evolved in the mid-1980s in the UK and US.
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Song FeaturesAlec Eiffel stands out for its collage of discordant sounds, piercing feedback, and intriguing lyrical content, showcasing the band's keen exploration of unconventional musical forms.
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Pixies ReunionAfter the Pixies broke up in 1993, they subsequently reunited in 2004 and Alec Eiffel was included in the setlist during their reunion tour.
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Unique SoundUnlike other popular songs at the time, Alec Eiffel’s distinct simmering noise pop sound and the group's disregard for traditional verse-chorus-verse structures, were a huge influence on the alternative rock movement of the 1990s.
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