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Worlds in Collision

Pere Ubu · 1991

43 min · 13 tracks · art rock

A surreal blend of dissonant art rock textures and fragmented narratives echoing the chaos of modern life.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo exploration
  • surreal narratives with dissonance
  • thoughtful reflection on chaos
  • engaging in-order listening experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1991, 'Worlds in Collision' marked Pere Ubu's sixth studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'The Tenement Year' from 1988. At this point, the band had established themselves as pioneers of avant-garde rock, continuing to explore innovative soundscapes while maintaining their distinctive lyrical approach.
Stylistic neighbors
The Residents· Captain Beefheart· Wire

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Oh Catherine 2:56
  • 2 I Hear They Smoke the Barbecue 4:08
  • 3 Turpentine! 2:42
  • 4 Goodnite Irene 4:12
  • 5 Mirror Man 3:32
  • 6 Cry Cry Cry 2:47
  • 7 Worlds in Collision 3:43
  • 8 Life of Riley 2:35
  • 9 Over the Moon 3:09
  • 10 Don't Look Back 4:05
  • 11 Playback 3:31
  • 12 Nobody Knows 2:37
  • 13 Winter in the Firelands 3:09

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