Planet of Sound
"Planet of Sound" is a song by the American alternative rock band Pixies; the second track on their 1991 album Trompe le Monde. It was written and sung by frontman Black Francis and produced by Gil Norton during the album's recording sessions. "Planet of Sound" was released as the first single from Trompe le Monde in the US and UK.
| "Planet of Sound" | ||||
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| Single by Pixies | ||||
| from the album Trompe le Monde | ||||
| A-side | "Planet of Sound" | |||
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| Released | May 28, 1991 | |||
| Recorded | 1991 Master Control, Burbank; Pacifique, Burbank; Studio des dames, Paris; Blackwing Studios, London. | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 2:09 | |||
| Label | Elektra | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Black Francis | |||
| Producer(s) | Gil Norton | |||
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"Planet of Sound" references the instrumental "Classical Gas".
The single version is a different mix from that included on the album. Pixies singer Black Francis re-recorded the song for his 2004 solo album Frank Black Francis.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Planet of Sound" | Black Francis | 2:09 |
| 2. | "Theme from NARC" | Brian L. Schmidt | 1:48 |
| 3. | "Build High" | Black Francis | 1:42 |
| 4. | "Evil Hearted You" | Graham Gouldman | 2:37 |
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