Pere Ubu - Nonalignment Pact

[@DateTwoRelate]

When I put this on my turntable for the 1st time (in 1977) I knew something different was happening. Boy, was that ever an understatement.

[@aprendizdebrujo100]

ypu put it in your turntable even before in was released, in January 1978?

[@gusprista]

man, listening to this song when it was new must've been something otherworldly. it still sounds fresh to me

[@mauswaffles]

@@aprendizdebrujo100maybe he got an advance copy?

[@vaspers]

One of the best albums I ever bought on vinyl in the 1980s. Unusual voice. Hard punk sludge noise. Perfect Sound Forever!

[@upwardnotnorthward1408]

Most inventive synthesizer playing ever.

[@olehh5942]

Absolutely. I feel the same way

[@scusachannel1682]

When I was listening to this song my fire alarm went off. I did of course hear it, very well in fact, but I didn't pay any mind cause I thought it was part of the song. "Well the fire alarm in this song is very loud today, isn't it?" That was my last thought as I noticed smoke coming out of my bedroom and actually realized what kind of a mess my bad habit of listening to weird artsy rock from the 70s with my headphones on actually put me in. Nowadays all of my possession left are my PJs, the headphones and my remastered edition of Ziggy Stardust. 10/10, this song is on fire. Just like my house.

[@scusachannel1682]

@@pashadyne don't worry, it's 97% fake (I do, in fact, own headphones, PJs and a remastered CD of Ziggy Stardust)

[@scusachannel1682]

@@pashadyneWow, the original one? You must be so lucky!

[@franciscobracho5065]

I play music overnight so I can't hear cat burglers. But some mornings, as i regain consciousness, i wonder if the chainsaw fell some tree limbs or is it the music.

[@benchalmers8757]

@@scusachannel1682 this song burns down the house in my mind!

[@johnhricko8212]

thank you. great thought/history/remembrance . (me-too Ziggy SD)

[@Sarvets]

this song always kicks down the door and just goes balls out. true classic

[@exploreyourdreamlife]

The real tragedy is that I only found out about Pere Ubu recently. Amazing music! New fan for life!

[@conflictmagazine]

The first thing I ever heard by them and I was hooked...the punk rock scene they always seem to overlook in all the documentaries...

[@souptec]

David Thomas (singer) never considered Pere Ubu punk, just another American rock band.

[@conflictmagazine]

@@souptec Of course he didn't...hardly anyone ever identified with the genre name...the Ramones thought they were just making Bubblegum Pop...but the very definition of American punk rock was that it was rock and roll, returned to its roots and everybody didn't look the same or sound the same. John Lydon bashed the punk rock scene in England when he said that when the Pistols proved influential he had hoped that other bands would do their own thing and instead most of them just tried to copy the Pistols...he really wanted the UK scene to rival or beat the American scene, even bashing on the Patti Smith Group when they played in the UK...a lot of really good bands came out of the UK scene but the sheer diversity of music just wasn't there like in American punk rock.

[@boperez2841]

@@conflictmagazine this is post punk which is actually closer to goth

[@hughoshea-official]

Labels, labels, labels. They mean rien.

[@UrosVJankovic]

One record I think radically changed my way of listening to music. I somehow lost all pretense and could suddenly hear almost any sounds as some sort of music.

[@glenbroemer]

well that's ironic.

[@georgeharrison70]

In my opinion, 1977-1979 was one of the greatest eras for music.

[@marisolsarmiento3400]

tell me more about it pls

[@chrisoleson9570]

The Clash, Patti Smith, Television, The Ramones, Mission of Burma, Elvis Costello, The Pagans, The Buzzcocks, The Vibrators and many more that I'm forgetting

[@tedclayton1691]

DEVO

[@rosinadidyk1458]

Talking Heads

[@scottlebrun6782]

Joy Division, Killing Joke, Gang of Four, Gary Numan...............

[@vipermad358]

I'm number 1000 and would like to say that this is one of the greatest songs ever written.

[@warriorsoflego]

Peru Ubu are a cornerstone in 20th century music.

[@jamesadams1064]

2023. Just some great Rock. Grew up on the MC5

[@mennobaas5682]

such a great album, love it for ever

[@gunrot]

I’m 19. Not much people my age hear this stuff and enjoy it like I do. Listened to this whole album a few days ago and I can’t stop listening to it. My new favorite album 100%. Surprised I’ve never heard of em until recently…

[@georgescala3469]

lucky to be turned on to this LP in college 45 years ago, still love it!

[@theleadshoes]

At night I can see the stars on fire I can see the world in flames And it's all because of you Or your thousand other names...

[@federicogalvani8642]

Crazy music at its best😄

[@Tunesfromthewood]

How freakin good is this tune!

[@markrago7217]

Dave Thomas is from another planet. Can't be sure if he's having a nervous breakdown or singing in front of a band. All due respect to the rest of Pere Ubu, but they wouldn't have been recognized beyond Cleveland city limits with anyone but Dave singing. He is unlike any other singer I'm aware of

[@markewings7525]

Must agree

[@manmaas]

Saw him perform as David Thomas and Two Pale Boys in a small pub venue in Camden, London. He had a continual struggle with the contact mics on his accordian as they kept falling off and was in tears of frustration at several points. His wife(?) had to come over and hug him at one point. Watching a man struggle with his art was next level respect to the guy and it felt like an honour to witness. He got such a huge round of applause when the set finished.

[@thekraemer1757]

Sit Ubu sit

[@adnilrummut105]

david thomas in pere ubu sounds as crazy as don van vliet in captain beefheart. recommended without any doubt! great stuff.

[@TehGav]

The early guys who played with Dave Thomas started a band called the Dead Boys. So, credit when due, eh?

[@simseven4967]

This song is my age and still kicks a$$👍🏻😁✌🏻

[@jimpaul2587]

Pere Ubu, London Heaven Club, 1982ish. I can't remember for sure. Hardly anyone there. I've loved them ever since.

[@terrenceholmes2450]

+Jim Paul Saw them last week for the first time ever and my oh my how I wish I found them earlier, great concert!

[@SoldierOfMetal6]

I wanna make a deal with you girl And get it signed by the heads of state I wanna make a deal with you girl Be recognized round the world It's my nonalignment pact Nonalignment pact Sign it! Nonalignment pact At night I can see the stars on fire I can see the world in flames And it's all because of you Or your thousand other names Peggy Carrie Ann And Betty Jean Jill Jan Joan And Sue Alice Cindy Barbara Ann It's all because of you It's all because of you girl! It's all because of you It's all because of you girl! Sign my nonalignment pact Nonalignment pact! It's my Nonalignment pact

[@djtforever1414]

Are Jan, Alice and Cindy taken from The Brady Bunch?

[@Starclimber]

The official lyrics don't convey the intimidation and menace implicit in David's actual vocals with 'you better sign it!' feeling particularly 'truncheon't' if you will. The building fury is exquisite and to my mind quite terrifying. What a great song!

[@emmetodonnell4002]

@@Starclimber I remember seeing them do this live , it was the only song I knew at the time but that gig made me a huge fan. It was unreal, the energy, aggression and pure punk attitude.

[@TheFuzzieWuzzie]

Thanks for keeping this album alive.

[@tomburns70]

This was my first time listening to Pere Ubu

[@joetotale1]

Was it good for you?

[@markewings7525]

Welcome to the clan man

[@ashratempel5094]

Amazing album! Never gets old.

[@andreaperunicic5627]

Love it.

[@slimedog]

I love this song. I'd express it as Chuck Berry hopped up on Angel dust while his kitchen appliances decide to stage an anarchy.

[@flimsyjimnz]

2019 and this album still blows me away!

[@tomburns70]

Thanks Bloody, I never understood the words. Intellectual kind of Papa Ubu...

[@park7854]

such a classic

[@GruftDesiree]

brilliant!

[@philjames6206]

Yes Siree! not too shabby yourself and like the music bordering on legal. No offence ma'am. KOR.

[@saturatedneowax]

@@philjames6206 um

[@malvinmainwaring3443]

Love this record

[@sandromazzucato4696]

Ciao è il più bello e unico LP blank record........

[@mauroneghe2452]

great album

[@Animal14722]

The 'cool cultured' kid who wore green pants and a leather jacket in eighth grade who later became a drug dealer, fried his brain with ecstasy, almost got beat to death in an attempted hit after he narced, and ended up crying in county when it all came crashing down had this song on his MySpace back in the day.

[@notmarkatall]

Great stuff

[@sirawesomehat8814]

Thanks scaruffi.

[@sirawesomehat8814]

9/10

[@heartyblack]

Yes. Believe. Remember. It's not tomorrow. It's now.

[@MasterWilczu]

I need a movie where this is the soundtrack to a bar fight.

[@sabisilvisilvisabi4042]

Awesome

[@jahwobble5214]

superb

[@malvinmainwaring3443]

Such a great record, wanna dance

[@1959ticktock]

I'll add as well - brilliant.

[@jeffolsen4983]

Thanks.

[@amano4520396]

パンクロック！

[@charlesroberts3650]

Pere Ubu is the audio track to early Modern Art, Dada, Surrealism, Expressionism, "baroque" Cubism, et al. It is a natural reaction to all these wars and the Human condition.

[@markrago7217]

Nah, it's just music. Dave Thomas is the key

[@jkrycz]

Rock and roll baby.

[@TheEamoB]

Massively influenced by Beefheart. Wonderful 'out there' music.

[@TheeMikeForce]

I get it just now. This is a Lovesong after all these years I finally realize that. 2:31

[@ronaldvanderkleij1048]

magnifique

[@francescotenerilli8252]

Grazie Frusciante

[@melodyhanson7811]

and this was my 20's

[@CaptinTrollz]

ya better sign it

[@angelvelazquez4161]

Pere uwu

[@dillongstaff5625]

Narrowly missing out on my ALL TIME FAVOURITE 100 ALBUMS list (no compilations)...if you're interested,just ask!...and i want to hear yours!

[@012345678981505]

THIS IS FUCKIN ROCK N ROLLL!!

[@mrbleudeluxe]

Wonderful

[@Maxipandah]

Either this song is about Molotov-Ribbentrop or the 1961 Belgrade conference. Either way it should be used in a doc about either incident

[@kylewoolsey6635]

Julian Cope's version is a banger, too.

[@icebat000]

You better sign it

[@ashratempel5094]

All i can say is....Wow!!!

[@mariastellaferloni5237]

yeahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahahahahhahahahahha

[@frankbrinkmann2510]

DIG THAT DEAL!!!!

[@FraterTaciturnus]

This song reminds me of Back in the U.S.S.R by the Beatles. Does anyone know if there is any connection?

[@zhiracs]

There isn't. Pere Ubu were nothing more than dismissive of the Beatles.

[@ronnieedmondson1345]

The subversive sound of Pere Ubu.

[@harryknackers7892]

RIP Steve Taylor

[@DRFW1962]

The BuzzMag template. How could you not love this?

[@TheeMikeForce]

Everything in this war is traced back to The Beach Boys in some way. Pere Ubu we’re the first to see that.

[@claudiosilva6118]

Entra quiron en orbita

[@claudiosilva6118]

CENTINELA DEL MAR 🕇🕇🕇🕇🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🕇🕇🕇🕇💘💘💘💘💘

[@TheeMikeForce]

The first whistle is incoming. The second is get to work.

[@stefanoforcellini4569]

nonalignment pact

[@johncritchley5357]

They clearly influenced PIL.

[@jjdecani]

Beefheart---> Ubu ----> PIL

[@danggramson5371]

What that is?? Pil?

[@johncritchley5357]

@@danggramson5371 Public Image Limited. John Lydon the vocalist. He was Johnny Rotten when he was the singer in The Sex Pistols.

[@danggramson5371]

John Critchley cool thanks

[@martinquarton184]

Julian Cope's version is fantastic.

[@claudiosilva6118]

La Argentina que se viene pl

[@claudiosilva6118]

La Argentina que se viene Pluton a pleno SATURNO

[@claudiosilva6118]

The sounds os Maxi Pri ♄🕇

[@selvaalejandracarleschigol319]

Gracias a Peter Capusotto y sus videos lo descubrí...genial!!!

[@yakinbozek]

¡¡¡¡Jajajaja no te creo!!!!

[@nachoherrera5678]

JAJAJA que video?

[@10Scimitar]

YES INEED!!

[@BehappyBhairava]

Proto power Electronics intro eh

[@stevev238]

Somehow this found its way onto the "1001 songs you must hear before you die" list. Not my taste, but it's a worthy experiment to hear things we might not normally listen to.

[@guillermogomez2784]

casi punk

[@lamestudiosinc418]

scarufficore

[@juanmcastillo3250]

That´s a bad thing tho

[@RobbaKeef]

Rad

[@gerardprice3017]

The best song ever about signing divorce papers

[@robertedwards9961]

What?

[@TheManwithaview]

Jesus who voted this down? FFS

[@markwoodland1198]

The only good thing I've got to say about my older brother is that he introduced me to some really good bands like Pere Ubu & Virgin Prunes keeping me on the path of alternative music not the mindless fucking shit that most sheep listen to

[@saturatedneowax]

lol

[@xoesxo]

Is pere ubu a reference to Alfred Jarry?

[@aprendizdebrujo100]

yes

[@michevicus2987]

Yes, sure.

[@claudiosilva6118]

Esto es saturno en urano

[@kaorikato7376]

Dave Thomas always RULED!

[@thekraemer1757]

If Drew Carey had a band

[@gerardprice3017]

Duj

[@nicoles3166]

as a bandung white girl i approve of this song

[@dillongstaff5625]

Bunkem

[@munkh-orgilariunbold8807]

mongol hun bainadaa

[@paulvalentine1483]

Painful. Just awful.

[@stevewardlaw]

I know everyone likes to be trendy and pretend this was great, so let me clarify. This is the worst band ever. Nothing they ever did remotely resembles music, my dad used to use it as torture punishment for us on the way to school or on road trips if we were fighting, and may God have mercy on their souls. There's nothing else, carry on.

[@dylanon3k]

😏

[@pommelhorsepommelhorse8731]

your dad sounds cool

[@SATANICODEMONICUS666]

I LOVE YER DAD HE SOUNDS LIKE A HOOT AND I HOPE IT WAS BEYOND PAINFUL FOR YOU///

[@icebat000]

I'm sorry that happened to you but that doesn't mean it's a bad song

[@DeadheadYates]

Spoken like a person with reductive and closed-minded ideas about music but go off Steve