← Back

Carnival of Souls

by Pere Ubu

Released: September 08, 2014

Alternative rock

musicOnOff editorial

Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Experimental Album.

The Album

Stories and details

Interesting Facts

The album is unique because it was largely…

The album is unique because it was largely improvised and it draws its inspiration from distinctive music styles like garage rock and improvisational jazz.

The album includes tracks reminiscent of the band's…

The album includes tracks reminiscent of the band's initial works, and overall the sound is characterized by a tense, brooding atmosphere.

The line-up of the band at the time…

The line-up of the band at the time of this album's release included David Thomas, Michele Temple, Robert Wheeler, Steve Mehlman, and Gary Siperko.

With its unpredictable and intricate arrangements, the album…

With its unpredictable and intricate arrangements, the album is a testament to Pere Ubu's constant push for innovation and refusal to fit into any predefined categories.

Watch and listen

Explore the Album

Pere Ubu - Carnival of Souls

Open in Albums Gallery

Then

Reception

Critics have described the album as displaying the band’s flexible command of rhythm and sound.

Full background

The Complete Album Story

"Carnival of Souls" is the 18th studio album released by the American rock group Pere Ubu. The album was released on September 8, 2014, through Fire Records. Its title is directly grabbed from Herk Harvey's 1962 horror film of the same name. The album is unique because it was largely improvised and it draws its inspiration from distinctive music styles like garage rock and improvisational jazz.

The album includes tracks reminiscent of the band's initial works, and overall the sound is characterized by a tense, brooding atmosphere. The line-up of the band at the time of this album's release included David Thomas, Michele Temple, Robert Wheeler, Steve Mehlman, and Gary Siperko.

Critics have described the album as displaying the band’s flexible command of rhythm and sound. With its unpredictable and intricate arrangements, the album is a testament to Pere Ubu's constant push for innovation and refusal to fit into any predefined categories.