Terminal Tower cover

Terminal Tower

Pere Ubu · 1985

42 min · 11 tracks · art rock

A collage of fragmented melodies and dissonant rhythms channeling urban desolation and existential reflection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with consistent resolution
  • urban desolation reflections
  • fragmented melodies for deep focus
  • existential themes in every track

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time Pere Ubu released 'Terminal Tower' in 1985, they were transitioning from their earlier punk roots into a more avant-garde sound. This album followed their previous work, 'The Shape of Things,' expanding on their experimental approach while grappling with the complexities of modern life.
Stylistic neighbors
The Residents· Captain Beefheart· Wire

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Heart of Darkness 4:51
  • 2 30 Seconds Over Tokyo 6:28
  • 3 Final Solution 5:05
  • 4 Cloud 149 2:43
  • 5 Untitled 3:35
  • 6 My Dark Ages 4:02
  • 7 Heaven 3:11
  • 8 Humor Me 2:57
  • 9 The Book Is on the Table 4:04
  • 10 Not Happy 3:28
  • 11 Lonesome Cowboy Dave 1:54

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