Penguin Cafe Orchestra' is the second studio album by the Penguin Cafe Orchestra, recorded between 1977 and 1980 and released in 1981. By this album, the line-up for the band had expanded greatly, with contribution including Simon Jeffes, Helen Leibmann, Steve Nye, Gavyn Wright of the original quartet, as well as Geoff Richardson, Peter Veitch, Braco, Giles Leamna, Julio Segovia and Neil Rennie. All pieces were composed by Simon Jeffes except for 'Paul's Dance' (Jeffes and Nye), 'Cutting Branches' (traditional), and 'Walk Don't Run' (by Johnny Smith). The cover painting is by Emily Young.
Track Listing:
1. Air À Danser (Penguin Cafe Orchestra) - Penguin Cafe Orchestra (4.3)
2. Yodel 1 (Penguin Cafe Orchestra) - Penguin Cafe Orchestra (4.1)
3. Telephone and Rubber Band (Penguin Cafe Orchestra) - Penguin Cafe Orchestra (2.29)
4. Cutting Branches for a Temporary Shelter (Penguin Cafe Orchestra) - Penguin Cafe Orchestra (3.09)
5. Pythagoras's Trousers (Penguin Cafe Orchestra) - Penguin Cafe Orchestra (3.21)
6. Numbers 1-4 (Penguin Cafe Orchestra) - Penguin Cafe Orchestra (6.58)
7. Yodel 2 (Penguin Cafe Orchestra) - Penguin Cafe Orchestra (4.36)
8. Salty Bean Fumble (Penguin Cafe Orchestra) - Penguin Cafe Orchestra (2.13)
9. Paul's Dance (Penguin Cafe Orchestra) - Penguin Cafe Orchestra (1.46)
10. The Ecstasy of Dancing Fleas (Penguin Cafe Orchestra) - Penguin Cafe Orchestra (4)
11. Walk Don't Run (Penguin Cafe Orchestra) - Penguin Cafe Orchestra (3.02)
12. Flux (Penguin Cafe Orchestra) - Penguin Cafe Orchestra (1.48)
13. Simon's Dream (Penguin Cafe Orchestra) - Penguin Cafe Orchestra (1.48)
14. Harmonic Necklace (Penguin Cafe Orchestra) - Penguin Cafe Orchestra (1.13)
15. Steady State (Penguin Cafe Orchestra) - Penguin Cafe Orchestra (3.37)
Year of Production: 1981
