Name: Lady From Shanghai
Brand: Pere Ubu

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Release date

2013-01-11

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58229

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Pere Ubu

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Fire Records

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Classic

Evolving from Cleveland's Teutonic protopunks, Pere Ubu was formed in 1975 by David Thomas and guitarist Peter Laughner. Ubu's early singles, "Heart Of Darkness" and "Final Solution," showcased their restless angst before it became popular. With superior musicianship and influences from Thomas's Jehovah's Witness upbringing, Pere Ubu released albums like The Modern Dance and Dub Housing that subverted rock norms. After a split, the band regrouped for more self-indulgent albums through 1982. They returned with renewed focus in 1988 and continued to experiment with pop textures while maintaining their unique sound.

Tim Kerr Records picked up the ball with 1995's Ray Gun Suitcase—a mix of Ubu's vicious rock, luscious pop, and art-damaged identities—and a series of multimedia-enhanced EPs. Throughout their career, Pere Ubu has consistently pushed boundaries and defied categorization. Their music is characterized by Thomas's distinctive warble and their willingness to explore unconventional sonic territories.

With an extensive lineup that has included notable musicians such as Tom Herman, Mayo Thompson, Allen Ravenstine, Tim Wright, Tony Maimone, Scott Krauss, Chris Cutler, Garo Yellin, Robert Wheeler,and Steve Mehlman among others—Pere Ubu continues to create thought-provoking music that challenges listeners' expectations.

Fire Records is an independent record label headquartered in London, England, UK. Founded in the mid 80s, Fire Records has been a prominent force in the music industry for decades. They have released early records from Pulp, Teenage Fanclub, Spacemen 3, Blue Aeroplanes, and many other influential artists. In the early 90s, the label was home to notable acts such as Neutral Milk Hotel, The Lemonheads, Built to Spill, and Urge Overkill.With a rich history of discovering talent and nurturing their careers, Fire Records remains dedicated to supporting groundbreaking musicians across various genres. Their diverse roster showcases both established names and emerging talents who push boundaries and challenge conventions.

pere ubu return with their first new studio album for over three years. the album ushers in a new era in the history of pere ubu, with david thomas and band continuing to provoke and shock listeners, further establishing them as one of the most innovative, progressive and important bands of all time. 'lady from shanghai' is an album of dance music - it is the ubu dance party. the music consists of weirdly exhilarating grooves, all strung-out, bluesy lines, impulsive rhythms and spiralling electronics. thomas still chews up pop culture with great gusto; on opener 'thanks', he appears to be crooning 'you can go to hell' to the tune of anita ward's disco classic 'ring my bell'. there's an insistent thrust but also an ominous tone to his twisted serenade on 'musicians are scum', his exhortations to 'come out to play' on mandy, and his murky reveries on '414 seconds'. pere ubu remain movers and shakers for old followers and new generations.

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