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New Picnic Time is the third studio album by the American post-punk band Pere Ubu, released in 1979. Pere Ubu formed in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1975 around vocalist David Thomas and developed an idiosyncratic style combining avant-garde rock, art-punk, and experimental noise. The album continues the band's fractured, abrasive approach established on The Modern Dance (1978) and Dub Housing (1978), with irregular song structures and Thomas's distinctive baritone vocals.
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What band released the album New Picnic Time?
New Picnic Time is the third studio album by the American rock band Pere Ubu. The group was highly influential in the post-punk scene, known for their highly experimental, avant-garde approach to rock music.
When was Pere Ubu's New Picnic Time released?
The album was released in 1979, a highly fertile and transformative period for the American underground music scene. It followed their first two critically acclaimed albums, solidifying their shift away from standard punk rock.
What genre of music is New Picnic Time?
The album is firmly rooted in the American post-punk and art-rock genres. It is specifically noted for pushing Pere Ubu's already fractured style into much harsher, more dissonant musical forms.
Is New Picnic Time an accessible album for new listeners?
Due to its abrasive guitars, erratic rhythms, and David Thomas's unusual vocal style, it is generally considered a challenging listen. However, for fans of experimental and avant-garde post-punk, it is regarded as an absolute masterpiece of the era.
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