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St. Arkansas

Pere Ubu · 2002

41 min · 10 tracks · art rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of avant-garde rock and surreal storytelling, steeped in Ubu's trademark eccentricity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • kaleidoscopic soundscapes for exploration
  • wave-like pacing with surprises
  • surreal storytelling in each track
  • dynamic flow with unexpected turns

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2002, 'St. Arkansas' was Pere Ubu's first album in six years, following the experimental 'Pennsylvania' (1998). This period marked a rejuvenation for the band, exploring new sonic landscapes while retaining their distinct art rock identity. The album arrived as the band navigated lineup changes and shifting musical landscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
The Residents· Captain Beefheart· Wire

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Fevered Dream of Hernando DeSoto 2:45
  • 2 Slow Walking Daddy 4:52
  • 3 Michele 3:11
  • 4 333 3:59
  • 5 Hell 5:12
  • 6 Lisbon 3:30
  • 7 Steve 2:48
  • 8 Phone Home Jonah 2:39
  • 9 Where's the truth 3:25
  • 10 Dark 9:16

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata