3 reviews
Pere Ubu: Tom Herman, Scott Krauss, Tony Maimone, Allen Ravenstine, David Thomas (vocals, various instruments). Personnel: David Thomas (vocals, musette, percussion); Tom Herman (guitar); Allen Ravenstine (keyboards, synthesizer); Scott Krauss (drums). Recording information: Cleveland Sound Studios, Cleveland, OH (1976-1977); Suma Studio, Cleveland, OH (1976-1977). Unknown Contributor Roles: Allen Rowenstine; Scott Knauss; Tom Herman; Tony Maimone. It is hard to believe that such noises could come from so deep in America's heartland, played by a group named after a French absurdist play. The debut album by Pere Ubu, The Modern Dance is the realization of group leader David Thomas's (a.k.a. Crocus Behemoth) high-concept vision of a rock band whose sound was always just on the verge of falling apart. Avant garde and not terribly accessible, the album's noisy anarchy was a tonic for punks and intellectuals sick of the bloated, corporate sound that passed for commercial rock at the time. It became a major in...
Pros: good rock and roll, with a little art thrown in
Cons: Peter Laughner had already left
Essential LP
The Modern Dance is the first long player from the pioneering Cleveland art/punk combo Pere Ubu. Lik... read full review
Reviewed by factotum
Pros: A healthy helping of weird rockers and completely un-rocking weirdness.
Cons: Dave Thomas' voice ensures that an album will never be mainstream.
Hailed as the Bible itself by fans of obscure old rock. Makes me think of punkers who ingested some really bad drugs during the recording session.
Not easy to describe with a minimum of words, this one. Kind of a proto-grunge/garage/punk/art rock... read full review
Reviewed by pyfr
Pros: Sounding still fresh after so many years
Cons: a bit too much noise at times
This one is not for everyone.
Père Ubu is a filthy, selfish and ignorant king (Père is French and means father). P&e... read full review
Reviewed by spacefrog
| Key Information | |
| Artist | Pere Ubu |
|---|---|
| Record Label | Geffen Records (USA) |
| Genre | Rock and Pop |
| Subgenre | Experimental Rock |
| Release Date | May 07, 2005 |
| Album Duration | 36m:20s |
| Number of Discs | 1 |
| Song List: Disc 1 | |
| Song List: Disc 1 | |
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