Cloudland cover

Cloudland

Pere Ubu · 1989

49 min · 16 tracks · art rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of art rock and avant-garde textures that challenges traditional song structures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo exploration
  • kaleidoscopic listening experience
  • thought-provoking lyrical depth
  • quirky narratives for curious minds

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • want instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Cloudland' was released in 1989, Pere Ubu had already established a reputation for innovation in the post-punk landscape with their previous albums like 'The Tenement Year' (1988). This album marked a continuation of their exploration into more melodic and structured compositions while retaining their experimental edge. It was also notable as the first release after the departure of founding member Allen Ravenstine.
Stylistic neighbors
The Residents· Captain Beefheart· Wire

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Breath 3:59
  • 2 Race the Sun 3:25
  • 3 Cry 2:34
  • 4 Why Go It Alone? 2:50
  • 5 Waiting for Mary 3:30
  • 6 Ice Cream Truck 2:49
  • 7 Bus Called Happiness 3:15
  • 8 Monday Night 2:16
  • 9 Love Love Love 3:29
  • 10 Lost Nation Road 2:16
  • 11 Fire 3:46
  • 12 Nevada! 3:21
  • 13 The Wire 3:21
  • 14 Flat 2:23
  • 15 The Waltz 3:31
  • 16 Pushin' 2:27

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