6/10

Ever since Pixies reemerged from their slumber with their 2014 LP 'Indie Cindy', their tenure has been a spotted one to say the least. After the departure of founding bass player Kim Deal in their early resurgence, they found a stable addition with Paz Lenchantin who brought a sense of flair to the band's grizzled direction. But with her departure at the start of the year, to be replaced by Band Of Skulls' Emma Richardson, they have looked to continue their comeback with their ninth studio album 'The Night The Zombies Came', a record that aims to keep the momentum going as much as possible.

Although there has always been a clear divide in the quality between their initial material and this new endeavour, 'The Night The Zombies Came' still makes a brave attempt to bring some light and innovation to their newest material. With a handful of strong and memorable moments scattered throughout, their latest full-length still has trouble finding its feet, despite more than a decade since their rearrival.

Fans of Pixies will probably manage to find something interesting to latch onto here, but 'The Night The Zombies Came' feels just as underwhelming as much of their recent work. A slight shadow of their former selves, Pixies are treading water with this new collection, something that will need to change soon.