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Pere Ubu - 'Apocalypse Now' (Thirsty Ear)

Mike Reed | USA | 10/01/2004

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Since I've heard a few people here and there rant and rave about Pere Ubu,I thought maybe it'd be good to check the band out for myself.'Apocalypse Now' is a fourteen track disc that was recorded live at a small club,Shuba's in Chicago in front of a VERY enthusiastic crowd that took place on December 7,1991.Tunes that I dug the most were the somewhat humorous "Spontaneous Simultude",the well written "Wine Dark Sparks","Worlds In Collision" and "Non Alignment Pact".What makes Pere Ubu so specail?David Thomas's fine vocals,the stellar acoustic guitar playing and their use of a slightly out-of-tune piano.One thing for sure,'Apocalypse Now' SURE has that feel-like-you're-there vibe to it.See for yourself."

Nice live set from the pop years

J.J. Langr | United States | 12/17/1999

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Taken from what I think they called "The Kindness of Strangers" tour in 1991 (it was backed by an anonymous donor), this is a live set of 14 songs; many of them are from the very pop-oriented Worlds In Collision. The sound is adequate; the David Thomas banter shines as usual. I would have liked a few more noisy Pere Ubu tracks, but this is a great reminder that you should never miss a live Ubu show if given the rare opportunity. (PS - I saw the tour's Washington, DC show; Pere Ubu opened up for the terse Pixies and easily stole the show.)"