TBH, most of the stuff after the 'datapanik' era, really does very little for me. Worlds in Collision, the only 80's album I still own reminds me of an overproduced stab at bad Pixies style pop. Though having only played it about twice, my memory could be a little hinky on that one. Didn't really rate PE through the 80's, 90's or early 2000's. Of course, there are odd moments, but nothing I could call consistent.

David Thomas' 'solo' projects and stuff with the Two Pale Boys (one is from the Diagram Brothers) stands up better for me. I'd also recommend 'Surf's Up' alongside '18 Monkies'. The track 'Golden Surf' and 'Prepare For The End' are two of my fav pieces of music.

Golden Surf
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RNS7XDNlzc
Sad Eyed Lowlands
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z0qzCmOarw
Nebraska Alcohol Abuse
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wytp87V9rVQ
New Orleans Fuzz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDq10gUERZ8
Ghosts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FcG3Z07A98
Surf's Up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-cpLG36V3M

Dave and the 2PB's attempt at using more traditional instruments albeit effected to some degree alongside synths etc has a lot of pleasing moments. Think he called it an attempt to create a new form of the 'Americana' sound, a nod to the past, but forging forward. Read it somewhere, but can't remember where, so don't quote me on it.

18 Monkies...
http://ubuprojex.net/hearpen/18m.html

Surf's Up
http://ubuprojex.net/hearpen/surfsup.html

There's a Datatpanic style boxset covering some of the 80's solo DT solo stuff called 'Monster' which was pretty cheap on release, but now can be £30 and up (though Discogs have one for £18.56 +shipping). Has about 5 discs /albums in it. Can be a bit hit and miss compared to later stuff, but I'd argue it has a better hit rate than PE of the Same period.

http://www.discogs.com/buy/CD/David-Thomas-Monster/91679436?ev=bp_titl

Anyhoo, hope the wedding was fun.