We all know how the Simpsons are famous for predicting the future. Given this album was released in 1999 and this specific song is especially relevant today, I'd make the same argument for the DBT.
I always thought of David Thomas as a less abstract, more accessible Captain Beefheart. Adore the quirkiness, delivery and overall view of things in general.
Here's Dave explaining how Pere Ubu is like a cup. Absolutely brilliant! Give it a minute and a half...
A clip from the short-lived but spectacular NBC series Night Music with Dave's hulking, manic persona on full display...
Pere Ubu made some fine records as did Rocket From The Tombs. This is probably their most mainstream if you wanna jump in...