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Black Francis on Pixies' The Night the Zombies Came and Teenager of the Year's 30th Anniversary

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Kyle Meredith catches up with Black Francis of Pixies to discuss their latest release, The Night the Zombies Came. The frontman also touches on the current touring landscape (they're on the road with Pearl Jam in Australia and New Zealand, and launch their EU/UK headlining tour next spring; get tickets here) and his 1994 solo album, Teenager of the Year. Listen now.Discussing the creative process behind The Night the Zombies Came, Black Francis dives into how certain themes, like the undead, seem to manifest organically in the studio. Rather than forcing a concept album or rock opera, he believes in allowing themes to arise naturally, creating a mood that’s more impressionistic than narrative-driven.Looking ahead, fans of his solo work have reason to celebrate as Francis is gearing up to tour for the 30th anniversary of Teenager of the Year under his Frank Black moniker. (The trek kicks off in January, and you can get tickets here.) Reflecting on that album, he recalls its chaotic, joyful recording proces