The Breeders initially formed as a side project for The Pixies' Kim Deal and
Throwing Muses' Tanya Donnelly when the pair became frustrated playing second
fiddle to more powerful band members and sought an outlet for their overlooked
songwriting talents. Recorded by Steve Albini their 1990 debut album 'Pod'
captured a less abrasive, more melodic sound than the pair's other bands and was
acclaimed by Kurt Cobain as one of his all-time favourite albums, reaching
number 22 in the UK.
The band became Deal's primary focus when The Pixies split in 1992, but with
Donnelly leaving t...