The Best Pixies Guitar Solos

Joey Santiago's jagged, surf-tinged and noise-drenched leads helped the Pixies write the blueprint for alternative rock. He rarely shredded, instead crafting memorable hooks and bursts of chaos that countless 90s guitarists borrowed.

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1. 1
   Where Is My Mind?

   Pixies · solo by Joey Santiago · 1988
2. 2
   Vamos

   Pixies · solo by Joey Santiago · 1988
3. 3
   Velouria

   Pixies · solo by Joey Santiago · 1990
4. 4
   Cecilia Ann

   Pixies · solo by Joey Santiago · 1990
5. 5
   Monkey Gone to Heaven

   Pixies · solo by Joey Santiago · 1989
6. 6
   Debaser

   Pixies · solo by Joey Santiago · 1989
7. 7
   Gouge Away

   Pixies · solo by Joey Santiago · 1989
8. 8
   Wave of Mutilation

   Pixies · solo by Joey Santiago · 1989
9. 9
   Here Comes Your Man

   Pixies · solo by Joey Santiago · 1989
10. 10
    U-Mass

    Pixies · solo by Joey Santiago · 1991
11. 11
    Planet of Sound

    Pixies · solo by Joey Santiago · 1991
12. 12
    Dig for Fire

    Pixies · solo by Joey Santiago · 1990
13. 13
    Allison

    Pixies · solo by Joey Santiago · 1990
14. 14
    Gigantic

    Pixies · solo by Joey Santiago · 1988
15. 15
    Crackity Jones

    Pixies · solo by Joey Santiago · 1989
16. 16
    Isla de Encanta

    Pixies · solo by Joey Santiago · 1987
17. 17
    Head On

    Pixies · solo by Joey Santiago · 1991
18. 18
    Break My Body

    Pixies · solo by Joey Santiago · 1988