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Monster is a box set anthologizing David Thomas's solo career from the years 1981–1987, during which time his main vehicle, Pere Ubu, was inactive. 'Variations On A Theme' has been remixed and rearranged from its original forms. On its release in 1997, the box included a contemporary live disc entitled "Meadville" by Thomas' current group the Two Pale Boys; as of the current 2002 reissue, that disc has been excised, anticipating a future standalone release.
"A Day at the Botanical Gardens" (1983 mix) – 3:44 (extra track on the 2002 reissue)
"Bird Town" – 2:44
"Pedestrian Walk" (1983 mix) – 4:17 (extra track on the 2002 reissue)
"The Egg & I" – 2:55
"Who Is It?" – 3:40
"Song of the Hoe" – 6:03
"Hurry Back" – 4:20
"The Rain" (1983 mix) – 3:48 (extra track on the 2002 reissue)
"Semaphore" – 5:11
"A Day at the Botanical Gardens" – 3:21
"Pedestrian Walk" – 4:31
"Hurry Back" (1983 mix) – 3:57 (extra track on the 2002 reissue)
"The Rain" – 5:18
CD3 - More Places Forever
"Through The Magnifying Glass" – 2:58
"Enthusiastic" – 4:46
"Whale Head King" – 5:50
"Song of the Bailing Man" – 4:42
"Big Breezy Day" – 3:23
"The Farmer's Wife" – 4:32
"New Broom" – 4:21
"About True Friends" – 4:35 (the original version on vinyl is approximately 5:00 long and has an accapella introduction. The version on the “Monster” box set is 3:34 and lacks the vocal introduction)
Monster Walks the Winter Lake
"My Theory of Spontaneous Simultude / Red Tin Bus" – 3:06
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