Breeders

The Breeders are an American alternative rock band formed in 1990 by Kim Deal of the Pixies and Tanya Donelly of Throwing Muses. The band has experienced a number of lineup changes; Kim Deal has been the band's sole continual member. Their first album, Pod (1990), though not commercially successful, received wide critical acclaim. The Breeders' most successful album, Last Splash (1993), is best known for the hit single "Cannonball". The Breeders' history began when Kim Deal, then bassist of the Pixies, began writing new material while the Pixies were touring Surfer Rosa in Europe with Throwing Muses. As neither band had plans in the immediate future, Deal discussed possible side projects with Throwing Muses guitarist Tanya Donelly. They recruited Carrie Bradley, violinist and vocalist in Boston band Ed's Redeeming Qualities, and recorded a short demo tape. Tracks on the demo tape included early versions of "Lime House", "Doe" and "Only in 3's"....(read more on wikipedia)

Links To Peel
As a fan of the Pixies, Peel had an interest in members of the band's musicial pursuits, including Kim Deal, who formed The Breeders. The band did one session for Peel's show in 1990 and later on entered the 1993 Festive Fifty with the track "Cannonball". The band's album "Title TK" was voted Peel's album of the month in May and June 2002. Their set from the Reading Festival was played on Peel's show on 28 August 2002.

Festive Fifty Entries

 * 1993 Festive Fifty: Cannonball #08

Sessions
1. Recorded: 1990-01-22. Broadcast: 07 February 1990. Repeated: 02 April 1990, The Peel Sessions Vol.15
 * Hellbound / When I Was A Painter / Iris / Fortunately Gone

Other Shows Played
(The following list was compiled only from the database of this site and Lorcan's Tracklistings Archive and is certainly incomplete. Please add further details if known.)

1990 1991 1992 1993 1996 2002 2004 Others
 * 15 May 1990: Hellbound (album - Pod) 4AD
 * 21 May 1990: 'Only In 3's (LP-Pod)' (4AD)
 * 22 May 1990: Lime House (album - Pod) 4AD
 * 31 May 1990: When I Was A Painter (album - Pod) 4AD
 * 28 June 1990: If I Was A Painter (album - Pod) 4AD
 * 29 December 1990: 'Hellbound (LP-Pod)' (4AD)
 * Mostly Peel June 1990: Happiness Is A Warm Gun (album - Pod) 4AD
 * Peel Snubbed 1990: Iris (Peel Session)
 * Best Of Peel Vol 5: 'Only In 3's (LP-Pod)' (4AD)
 * 04 August 1991: 'Happiness Is A Warm Gun (LP-Pod)' (4AD)
 * 28 March 1992: Don’t Call Home (CD Single – Safari) (4AD)
 * 05 April 1992 (BFBS): 'Don't Call Home (CDS-Safari)' (4AD)
 * 10 April 1992: 'Don't Call Home (CD Single - Safari)' (4AD)
 * 25 December 1993: 'Cannonball (CD Maxi single)' (4AD)  FF #08
 * Peel December 1993: Cannonball (CD Maxi Single) 4AD
 * 19 March 1996: Cannonball (CD: Cannonball) 4AD
 * 21 May 2002: The She (LP – Title TK) 4AD
 * 28 May 2002: London Song (LP – Title TK) 4AD
 * 12 June 2002: 'Sinister Foxxx (LP - Title TK)' (4AD)
 * 13 June 2002: Put On A Side (LP - Title TK) 4AD
 * 26 June 2002 (Radio Mafia): Son Of Three (4AD)
 * 30 July 2002: Buffy Theme (B-side 'Son of Three' CD single) White Label
 * 06 August 2002: 'Son Of Three (CD Single)' (4AD)
 * 27 August 2002: 'Buffy Theme (EP - Son of Three)' (4AD)
 * 28 August 2002: 'Live' (from Reading Festival)
 * 27 January 2004: Doe (LP - Pod) 4AD
 * May 2002 (Peel's Record Box): Title TK (4AD)
 * June 2002 (Peel's Record Box): Title TK (4AD)