Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing for deep listening
- dynamic journey with unsettling melodies
- fragmented narratives to ponder
- long track invites focused attention
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, catchy tunes
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, 'Pennsylvania' is Pere Ubu's seventh studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'The Tenement Year' from 1988. At this point, the band was exploring more experimental soundscapes, marking a continued evolution of their unique art rock identity after a significant hiatus. This release followed a period of lineup changes and showcased their willingness to push boundaries within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Residents· Captain Beefheart· Wire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Woolie Bullie 3:43
- 2 Highwaterville 1:33
- 3 SAD.TXT 3:21
- 4 Urban Lifestyle 2:58
- 5 Silent Springs 4:08
- 6 Mr. Wheeler 4:14
- 7 Muddy Waters 3:49
- 8 Slow 1:04
- 9 Drive 4:42
- 10 Indiangiver 0:57
- 11 Monday Morning 4:07
- 12 Perfume 4:21
- 13 Fly’s Eye 2:39
- 14 The Duke’s Saharan Ambitions 4:56
- 15 Wheelhouse 23:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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