The Night the Zombies Came

The Night the Zombies Came is the ninth studio album by the American alternative rock band Pixies, released on October 25, 2024, via BMG. Produced by Tom Dalgety, it marks the band’s first album featuring bassist and backing vocalist Emma Richardson, who replaced Paz Lenchantin earlier that year Wikipedia.

The album presents a cinematic and surreal journey, blending elements of folk, punk, and psychedelia. While not a concept album, it weaves recurring themes of zombies, apocalyptic imagery, and introspective narratives, creating a cohesive listening experience AP News. Critics have noted its relaxed and melancholic tone, with standout tracks like “Primrose,” “Jane (The Night the Zombies Came),” and “You’re So Impatient” showcasing the band’s evolving sound globalcomment.com.

Tracklist:

1. Primrose
2. You’re So Impatient
3. Jane (The Night the Zombies Came)
4. Chicken
5. Hypnotised
6. Johnny Good Man
7. Motoroller
8. I Hear You Mary
9. Oyster Beds
10. Mercy Me
11. Ernest Evans
12. Kings of the Prairie
13. The Vegas Suite