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"
Single by Pixies
from the album Trompe le Monde
A-side"Planet of Sound"
B-side
  • "Theme from NARC"
  • "Build High"
  • "Evil Hearted You"
ReleasedMay 28, 1991 (1991-05-28)
Recorded1991
Master Control, Burbank;
Pacifique, Burbank;
Studio des dames, Paris;
Blackwing Studios, London.
GenreAlternative rock
Length2:09
LabelElektra
Songwriter(s)Black Francis
Producer(s)Gil Norton
Pixies singles chronology
"Dig for Fire"
(1990)		 "Planet of Sound"
(1991)		 "Alec Eiffel"
(1991)

"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.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Planet of Sound"Black Francis2:09
2."Theme from NARC"Brian L. Schmidt1:48
3."Build High"Black Francis1:42
4."Evil Hearted You"Graham Gouldman2:37
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