Song of the Bailing Man

Pere Ubu

Song of the Bailing Man

RELEASED: November 30, -0001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. The Long Walk Home 2:35 2. Use of a Dog 3:18 3. Petrified 2:17 4. Stormy Weather 3:20 5. West Side Story 2:47 6. Thoughts That Go by Steam 3:49 7. Big Ed's Used Farms 2:25 8. A Day Such as This 7:17 9. The Vulgar Boatman Bird 2:50 10. My Hat 1:20 11. Horns Are a Dilemma 4:21
Historical Archive
Song of the Bailing Man is an album by the experimental rock band Pere Ubu, released in 1982. The album showcases the band's pioneering sound, blending punk rock with avant-garde influences and a distinct post-industrial aesthetic. It features a mix of abrasive instrumentation and haunting vocals, encapsulating the band's unique approach to music that challenges conventional song structures. The album is noted for its lyrical themes that explore alienation and urban decay, establishing Pere Ubu as a significant force in the alternative music scene.