Alec Eiffel

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About Alec Eiffel

"Alec Eiffel" is a song by the American alternative rock band Pixies, and is the third track on their 1991 album Trompe le Monde. The song was written and sung by frontman Black Francis, produced by Gil Norton and recorded during the album's recording sessions. "Alec Eiffel" was released as a single in France, the United Kingdom and the United States, and was their third single from the album.


Year:
1991
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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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Pixies

Pixies is an American alternative rock band formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1986. The group consists of Black Francis (vocals, rhythm guitar), Joey Santiago (lead guitar), Kim Deal (bass, vocals), and David Lovering (drums). The Pixies achieved relatively modest commercial success in their home country, but were significantly more successful in the United Kingdom and mainland Europe. The group disbanded in 1993 under acrimonious circumstances, but reunited in 2004. more »

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Written by: CHARLES THOMPSON

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Artist Information
Alec Eiffel is a song by the American alternative rock band, Pixies. The band was formed in 1986 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Album Particulars
The 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.
Inspiration
The song is named after the French civil engineer Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, who is best known for designing the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Composition
The 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.
Music Video
The music video for Alec Eiffel was filmed in a wind tunnel, an overt reference to Gustave Eiffel's passion for aerodynamics.
Cover Versions
Several bands and artists have covered the song including Weezer and PJ Harvey.
Genre Specifications
The 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.
Song Features
Alec 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.
Pixies Reunion
After the Pixies broke up in 1993, they subsequently reunited in 2004 and Alec Eiffel was included in the setlist during their reunion tour.
Unique Sound
Unlike 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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