Erewhon is David Thomas and Two Pale Boys' debut album, as well as Thomas' first record outside the Pere Ubu banner since that group's reformation in 1987.[3][4] The Two Pale Boys are a duo consisting of Keith Moliné on guitar and Andy Diagram on trumpet and other instruments.[5]
| Erewhon | ||||
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| Released | February 1996 | |||
| Recorded | Chez Rolo | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Label | Tim/Kerr[1] | |||
| Producer | David Thomas | |||
| David Thomas and Two Pale Boys chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [2] |
Critical reception
editThe Chicago Reader wrote that the trio "create a sparser and more spontaneous format that allows Thomas to do his thing; their improvised accompaniment encompasses elements of techno, garage rock, and sea chanteys."[6] The Los Angeles Times deemed the album "a veritable cacophony" and "heartily irritating."[7] The Santa Fe New Mexican concluded that it "sounds pretty much like vintage Ubu without a rhythm section."[8]
Track listing
editAll tracks composed by David Thomas, Keith Moliné and Andy Diagram; except where indicated
- "Obsession" (David Thomas, Keith Moliné) – 4:33
- "Planet of Fools" (David Thomas, Keith Moliné) – 2:58
- "Nowheresville" – 3:47
- "Fire" (Pere Ubu) – 6:01
- "Lantern" – 3:21
- "Morbid Sky" – 5:44
- "Weird Cornfields" – 3:52
- "Kathleen" (Pere Ubu) – 8:30
- "Highway 61 Revisited" (David Thomas, Keith Moliné) – 11:15
Personnel
edit- David Thomas and Two Pale Boys
- David Thomas
- Keith Moliné
- Andy Diagram
References
edit- ^ "David Thomas". Trouser Press. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ "Erewhon - David Thomas | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ^ "David Thomas Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
- ^ Crane, Larry (January 1, 2010). "Tape Op: The Book about Creative Music Recording". Hal Leonard Corporation – via Google Books.
- ^ Moed, Andrea (Feb 1997). "Reviews". CMJ New Music Monthly (42): 42.
- ^ Meyer, Bill (March 13, 1997). "David Thomas & Two Pale Boys". Chicago Reader.
- ^ Nichols, Natalie (21 Mar 1997). "Structured Spontaneity From Thomas Trio". Los Angeles Times. p. F20.
- ^ Terrell, Steve (13 June 1997). "TERRELL'S TUNE-UP". The Santa Fe New Mexican. PASATIEMPO. p. 33.