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Re: User Pick of the Day (#48): The Modern Dance (Dekk)

meccalecca — Wed, 7 May 2014 11:51:22 GMT

Author: meccalecca

Posted: 05/07/2014 15:51

I can see why people love this album, but I have to say I prefer their follow up Dub Housing and Song of the Bailing Man which hardly get any love on BEA.

Re: User Pick of the Day (#48): The Modern Dance (Dekk)

mickilennial — Wed, 7 May 2014 11:39:00 GMT

Author: mickilennial

Posted: 05/07/2014 15:39

I like their original material, their new wave material, and whatever the stuff after that new wave period is. A good balance of avant-garde aesthetic, punk energy, and art rock's sense of stellar arrangements. I play this record a lot, but I play Cloudland and Why I Hate Women just as much. Definitely a band that grows on you.

Re: User Pick of the Day (#48): The Modern Dance (Dekk)

Hayden — Wed, 7 May 2014 11:25:12 GMT

Author: Hayden

Posted: 05/07/2014 15:25

I've never understood Pere Ubu.. 🙁

One of the artists that I think I'm missing out on somehow, but I just don't enjoy.

Re: User Pick of the Day (#48): The Modern Dance (Dekk)

WindowAbove — Wed, 7 May 2014 09:11:04 GMT

Author: WindowAbove

Posted: 05/07/2014 13:11

You guys are making this sound like depressive black metal or some shit. This is some nice post-punk and I like the singer's voice.

Re: User Pick of the Day (#48): The Modern Dance (Dekk)

Anonymous — Wed, 7 May 2014 09:07:25 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 05/07/2014 13:07

RepoMan wrote:

David Thomas' vocals on this platter are definitely an acquired taste. Interestingly, he didn't start off singing this way!! So the TWO better gateway drugs to the wonders of Pere Ubu are actually 1) David Thomas' previous band, proto-punk legends Rocket From the Tombs...
2) the singles that preceded The Modern Dance which are collected on the Terminal Tower comp.

Thanks for the recs, I'll check those out! I already really like the album, though, I was only trying to say that the harsh vocals are part of the experience.

Re: User Pick of the Day (#48): The Modern Dance (Dekk)

Anonymous — Wed, 7 May 2014 04:08:20 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 05/07/2014 08:08

sp4cetiger wrote:

You're doing a great job with UPotD, Brandon, thanks!
As for the album, I can understand why yourself finds it much harsher than Beefheart. It's not just the vocals (which are definitely more shrill), but the music and lyrics are really in-your-face. Whereas Trout Mask Replica sounds like a surrealistic playground, the raw fatalism of this album makes me feel like going and cowering in the corner.

Awesome pick, Brandon!!! 😉

David Thomas' vocals on this platter are definitely an acquired taste. Interestingly, he didn't start off singing this way!! So the TWO better gateway drugs to the wonders of Pere Ubu are actually 1) David Thomas' previous band, proto-punk legends Rocket From the Tombs...

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The Day The Earth Met The Rocket From The Tombs by Rocket From The Tombs

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2) the singles that preceded The Modern Dance which are collected on the Terminal Tower comp.

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Terminal Tower by Pere Ubu

Re: User Pick of the Day (#48): The Modern Dance (Dekk)

Hammy — Wed, 7 May 2014 01:19:14 GMT

Author: Hammy

Posted: 05/07/2014 05:19

Just listened to this album for the first time in years, I've missed you old friend. This should be on my overall chart I just need to find a place for it, only track I don't love is "Sentimental Journey". Even that track though is essential, it's integral to the whole experience and what not.

Oh and them vocals: David Thomas is a madman, see :50.

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Re: User Pick of the Day (#48): The Modern Dance (Dekk)

Anonymous — Wed, 7 May 2014 01:02:57 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 05/07/2014 05:02

You're doing a great job with UPotD, Brandon, thanks!

As for the album, I can understand why yourself finds it much harsher than Beefheart. It's not just the vocals (which are definitely more shrill), but the music and lyrics are really in-your-face. Whereas Trout Mask Replica sounds like a surrealistic playground, the raw fatalism of this album makes me feel like going and cowering in the corner.

That's the genius of it, though. It's not for all moods, but is great nonetheless.

Re: User Pick of the Day (#48): The Modern Dance (Dekk)

Anonymous — Tue, 6 May 2014 17:28:12 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 05/06/2014 21:28

Norman Bates wrote:

From someone who's got Trout Mask Replica in his chart 🤔

Anyway, on topic: remarkable record, check it out if you haven't.

Hey, I make no claims of consistency in my opinions 😨

(also deep gravelly vocals are fine, higher pitched incoherent slur words together voices not always as much)

Re: User Pick of the Day (#48): The Modern Dance (Dekk)

Norman Bates — Tue, 6 May 2014 16:56:33 GMT

Author: Norman Bates

Posted: 05/06/2014 20:56

yourself wrote:

Okay but I can't say I love it. The singer's voice can be either really entertaining or really irritating depending on my mood.

From someone who's got Trout Mask Replica in his chart 🤔

Anyway, on topic: remarkable record, check it out if you haven't.

Re: User Pick of the Day (#48): The Modern Dance (Dekk)

Anonymous — Tue, 6 May 2014 16:21:23 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 05/06/2014 20:21

Okay but I can't say I love it. The singer's voice can be either really entertaining or really irritating depending on my mood.

User Pick of the Day (#48): The Modern Dance (Dekk)

Anonymous — Tue, 6 May 2014 14:07:16 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 05/06/2014 18:07

The Modern Dance by Pere Ubu
Chart: Top 100 Greatest Music Albums by Dekk
Rank on User's Chart: 11
Year: 1978
Rank on BEA Overall: 549 (just barely eligible)
Average Rating: 79/100