Though he's made his home in London for years, Pere Ubu frontman David Thomas has built the better part of his songwriting career exploring American themes that seem to hold a special fascination for him -- open spaces, the industrial Midwest, cars, and surf culture (he's written a song called "Beach Boys," covers "Surf's Up" here, and has covered or quoted "Sloop John B." on several occasions). In between Pere Ubu projects he has worked under his own name with various collaborators, incl...   [ read more ]

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This solo effort from the Pere Ubu frontman is about as off-kilter and compelling as fans of the band might expect from this unique character. Like a radio picking up several stations at once, this "first act" of a cosmic rock opera weaves the recitation of impressionistic poetry with twanging, ethereal instrumentation. The disc is also notable for featuring a rare (and lovely) vocal performance by Linda Thompson. ~ Tim Sheridan, All Music Guide

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