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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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