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Duck Stab / Buster & Glen

The Residents · 1978

49 min · 18 tracks

A surreal blend of avant-garde experimentation and eccentric pop melodies that defies conventional structure.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • quirky surprises in every track
  • short bursts of playful energy
  • surreal soundscapes for curious minds
  • dynamic shifts keep listeners engaged
  • for late-night exploration

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek long, cohesive narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Duck Stab / Buster & Glen' was released in November 1978, The Residents were already established as pioneers of avant-garde music, following their 1976 debut album 'Meet the Residents'. This double album marked a significant evolution in their sound, showcasing their penchant for blending absurdity with catchy tunes as they transitioned from underground obscurity toward a broader cult following.
Stylistic neighbors
Captain Beefheart· Frank Zappa· Devo

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Constantinople 2:25
  • 2 Sinister Exaggerator 3:29
  • 3 The Booker Tease 1:08
  • 4 Blue Rosebuds 3:13
  • 5 Laughing Song 2:16
  • 6 Bach Is Dead 1:14
  • 7 Elvis and His Boss 2:32
  • 8 Lizard Lady 1:56
  • 9 Semolina 2:55
  • 10 Birthday Boy 2:43
  • 11 Weight-Lifting Lulu 3:15
  • 12 Krafty Cheese 2:04
  • 13 Hello Skinny 2:41
  • 14 The Electrocutioner 3:23
  • 15 Disaster 3:52
  • 16 Plants 3:16
  • 17 Farmers 5:27
  • 18 Twinkle 1:59

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