390° of Simulated Stereo cover

390° of Simulated Stereo

Pere Ubu · 1981

51 min · 12 tracks · art rock

A quirky blend of avant-garde rock and experimental textures that challenge conventional song structures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow with dynamic peaks
  • quirky exploration of soundscapes
  • thought-provoking tracks for reflection
  • engaging for adventurous listeners
  • for late-night introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking straightforward, catchy songs
  • prefer instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1981, '390° of Simulated Stereo' followed Pere Ubu's influential debut 'The Modern Dance' from 1978. By this point, the band had established themselves as pioneers of art rock, pushing boundaries with their unconventional sound. This album continued to expand their artistic vision, solidifying their status in the underground music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
The Residents· Captain Beefheart· Wire

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Non‐Alignment Pact 3:55
  • 2 Street Waves 4:09
  • 3 Real World 4:09
  • 4 My Dark Ages 5:36
  • 5 Modern Dance 3:34
  • 6 Humor Me 2:46
  • 7 Heart of Darkness 4:11
  • 8 Laughing 5:15
  • 9 Can't Believe It 2:18
  • 10 Over My Head 4:46
  • 11 Sentimental Journey 4:57
  • 12 30 Seconds Over Tokyo 5:41

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata