The Pixies' seventh studio album finds the alternative rock pioneers in reflective mode without sacrificing their characteristic intensity. Released in 2019, "Beneath The Eyrie" was recorded in a church in upstate New York, and the gothic atmosphere permeates these songs. Black Francis's cryptic lyrics explore darker themes while the band's dynamic contrasts - quiet verses exploding into loud choruses - remain intact. Joey Santiago's guitar work continues to define their sound, while the rhythm section provides their signature taut foundation. While some lineup changes have occurred since their classic era, the band's core identity remains unmistakable. This is solid latter-period Pixies, essential for completists and proof the band can still deliver compelling material.