Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo exploration
- sardonic humor throughout tracks
- thought-provoking lyrical content
- background for creative tasks
- engaging in-order listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification
- seek straightforward melodies
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'The Tenement Year' was released in 1988, Pere Ubu had established themselves as pioneers of art rock since their debut in 1978 with 'The Modern Dance.' This album followed their previous work 'The Body of Christ' (1987), showcasing a continued evolution in sound while remaining rooted in their experimental approach. The band was navigating a shift towards more accessible songwriting while retaining their distinctive edge.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Residents· Captain Beefheart· Wire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Something’s Gotta Give 5:13
- 2 George Had a Hat 4:02
- 3 Talk to Me 3:28
- 4 Busman’s Honeymoon 4:35
- 5 Say Goodbye 4:58
- 6 Universal Vibration 2:43
- 7 Miss You 4:21
- 8 Dream the Moon 3:25
- 9 Rhythm King 4:26
- 10 The Hollow Earth 4:15
- 11 We Have the Technology 3:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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