Cloudland

With Pere Ubu on hiatus since 1982s excellent Song Of The Bailing Man, David Thomas had recorded a' much-praised solo album and the band had now signed to a major label. In a period of rampant world commercialism, what would happen next? Another crucial era for the band unraveled, Pere Ubu's journey charted new undulating territory and so began a three-album escapade that retooled our understanding of what pop music is. Things were further obscured with Cloudland when they released their industrial strength equivalent of a class Beach Boys album from musicians more familiar with factories than surf. (Greg Kot, Chicago Sun Times).1. Breath2. Race the Sun3. Cry4. Why Go It Alone?5. Waiting for Mary6. Ice Cream Truck7. Bus Called Happiness8. Love Love Love9. Lost Nation Road10. Nevada!11. Flat12. The Waltz13. Pushin14. Monday Night