Gigantic
With the song 'Gigantic' the Pixies knew they had a good strong single on their hands. Not only was 'Gigantic' the only single released from Surfer Rosa it was also the first single to be released by the band. In order for the song to make a bigger impact the band decided to re-record the song with producer Gil Norton, who they went on to record Doolittle, Bossanova and Trompe le Monde with. In stark contrast with Steve Albini, who's production methods were raw and used little or no overdubbing, Gil Norton's production was glossier and gave the music a bit more clarity. The single version of 'Gigantic' recorded with Gil Norton had a punchier and cleaner sound overall and more of a traditional pop song structure with an additional chorus added in at the end of the song. With this single the band a potential hit and a song that could gain the band a lot more exposure. It didn't quite work out that way however as the song only reached 93 in the UK singles chart, but what they did have was the ultimate indie anthem that would be played on alternative radio stations and in indie discos for the next 23 years. In the end a job well done.
The first video is the single version and the second is the album version.
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Here's a Pixies interview from 1988 that is very interesting and funny.