Duck Stab!
The Residents · 1978
35 min · 14 tracks
An avant-garde collage of absurdity, blending satirical lyrics with eclectic, experimental sounds.
Why this album works
Duck Stab! is significant for its critical acclaim and influential position within the avant-garde music movement. The album's innovative approach helped solidify The Residents' reputation as pioneers in experimental music, inspiring numerous artists in the genre. Its release coincided with a burgeoning interest in alternative and underground music, contributing to a broader acceptance of non-traditional forms of expression.
- Best for
- quirky absurdity with playful twists brief bursts of unexpected humor wave-like pacing with surprises
- Context
- Duck Stab! was released in 1978, marking The Residents' transition from underground curiosities to more recognized avant-garde artists. This album followed their debut release, Meet The Residents (1974), and showcased their distinctive sound and visual style that would define their career. It positioned them at the forefront of the experimental music scene, reflecting a growing audience for unconventional art.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Constantinople Standout 2:26
- 2 Sinister Exaggerator 3:30
- 3 The Booker Tease 1:06
- 4 Blue Rosebuds 3:10
- 5 Laughing Song 2:14
- 6 Bach Is Dead 1:13
- 7 Elvis and His Boss Standout 2:33
- 8 Lizard Lady 1:55
- 9 Semolina 2:50
- 10 Birthday Boy Standout 2:43
- 11 Weight-Lifting Lulu 3:14
- 12 Krafty Cheese 2:01
- 13 Hello Skinny 2:43
- 14 The Electrocutioner 3:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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