During an interview with NME at the Mad Cool festival 2026, Pixies guitarist Joey Santiago and drummer David Lovering addressed Dave Grohl's recent praise for their 1988 debut album 'Surfer Rosa', which he called 'the perfect record'.

Grohl, during a BBC Radio 6Music appearance, highlighted the album's production by Steve Albini, its role in showcasing Albini's engineering techniques, and the unique vocal dynamic between Black Francis and Kim Deal.

The Pixies members agreed with Grohl's assessment, with Santiago joking that the band would prefer the term 'perfect' over 'great'.The band also discussed their relationship with Grohl, noting they don't know him personally despite parallel careers since the 1990s.When asked about the 'perfect' Foo Fighters record, Santiago chose 'The Colour and the Shape' (1997), praising its production.The interview also revealed that Pixies are working on new music, with plans to collaborate during a break in October.The article underscores the enduring legacy of 'Surfer Rosa' and its impact on both the Pixies and the broader music landscape.