Animal Lover
The Residents · 2005
88 min · 21 tracks
Whimsical soundscapes intertwine with surreal narratives, creating an eccentric auditory journey that defies convention.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical narratives that surprise
- dynamic exploration of soundscapes
- peaks and valleys of pacing
- headphone detail for immersion
- quirky themes for curious minds
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking straightforward, catchy tunes
- prefering consistent, predictable structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2005, 'Animal Lover' is The Residents' first studio album after a five-year hiatus following 'Freak Show'. At this point in their career, the band was experimenting with more complex arrangements and darker themes, continuing to build on their reputation for avant-garde artistry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Captain Beefheart· Frank Zappa· Devo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 On the Way (to Oklahoma) 4:06
- 2 Olive and Gray 4:07
- 3 What Have My Chickens Done Now? 4:24
- 4 Two Lips 2:43
- 5 Mr. Bee’s Bumble 3:25
- 6 Inner Space 4:18
- 7 Dead Men 3:25
- 8 My Window 5:19
- 9 Ingrid’s Oily Tongue 1:55
- 10 Mother No More 3:19
- 11 Dreaming of an Anthill (Teeming) 2:23
- 12 Elmer’s Song 4:34
- 13 The Monkey Man 4:01
- 14 The Whispering Boys 4:28
- 15 Burn My Bones 6:21
Disc 2
- 1 [untitled] 2:55
- 2 [untitled] 6:51
- 3 [untitled] 1:38
- 4 [untitled] 1:22
- 5 [untitled] 6:28
- 6 [untitled] 10:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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