The Shape of Things (album)

The Shape of Things is Pere Ubu's fourth live album. It documents a performance within the band's first few months of existence, from the brief period in which Peter Laughner was a member. Initially produced only as a tour merchandise item, it has since been released to retail.

Track listing
All tracks composed by Pere Ubu (Dave Taylor, David Thomas, Peter Laughner, Scott Krauss, Tim Wright, Tom Herman); except where indicated
 * 1) "Heart of Darkness" (Thomas, Laughner, Krauss, Wright, Herman) – 7:48
 * 2) "Cloud 149" – 3:20
 * 3) "Gone Gone Gone" – 5:38
 * 4) "30 Seconds Over Tokyo" (Thomas, Gene O'Connor, Laughner) – 8:59
 * 5) "Life Stinks" – 2:30
 * 6) "Final Solution" (Thomas, Craig Bell, Laughner, Krauss, Wright, Herman) – 6:41
 * 7) "Pushin' Too Hard" (Sky Saxon) – 5:52
 * 8) "The Way She Looks" – 5:15
 * 9) "Doris Day Sings Sentimental Journey" – 5:16
 * 10) "Can't Believe It" – 2:39
 * 11) "I Wanna Be Your Dog" (David Alexander, Iggy Pop, Ron Asheton, Scott Asheton) – 4:51
 * 12) "Heroin/Outro" (Lou Reed) – 8:56

Personnel

 * Pere Ubu
 * David Thomas - vocals, harp
 * Peter Laughner - guitar, vocals, bass
 * Tom Herman - guitar, bass
 * Tim Wright - bass, guitar
 * Dave Taylor - EML synthesizer, Ace Tone organ
 * Scott Krauss - drums