LP - Black Vinyl Repress.
In 1980, Mayo Thompson replaced Herman on guitar for the album The Art of Walking. Pere Ubu continue their psychedelic direction, the barbarism of their previous work is abstracted and removed. With The Art of Walking the band withdraws into ascetic meditations so achieving a serene delirium. These are the moments post-orgasm as conscious thoughts flood the mind. Ravenstone's keyboards take the leading role; the band's new sound characterised by growing dissonance.
... ‘The Art Of Walking’ sees Pere Ubu ‘moving even further from the conventions of rock music - and from their own past - but still moving forward, without a doubt, and losing none of their integrity as a group.’ (Melody Maker, Chris Cutler).
Tracklist:
A1. Go [3:34]
A2. Rhapsody In Pink [3:35]
A3. Arabia [3:57]
A4. Tribute To Miles [4:20]
A5. Misery Goats [2:37]
B1. Loop [3:14]
B2. Rounder [3:25]
B3. Birdies [2:27]
B4. Lost In Art [5:11]
B5. Horses [2:34]
B6. Crush This Horn [3:00]