Eskimo
The Residents · 1979
49 min · 10 tracks
An avant-garde exploration of soundscapes that conjures the frigid, surreal essence of the Arctic through experimental instrumentation.
Why this album works
'Eskimo' is notable for its unique blend of avant-garde rock and conceptual art, which garnered critical acclaim and helped establish The Residents as pioneers in the underground music scene. The album's unconventional structure and themes also positioned it as a significant influence on subsequent artists exploring similar soundscapes.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released in 1979, 'Eskimo' is The Residents' third studio album, following their acclaimed debut 'Meet The Residents' and sophomore effort 'Not Available.' At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation for experimental music and performance art, pushing boundaries in both sound and concept.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Walrus Hunt Standout 4:02
- 2 Birth 4:57
- 3 Arctic Hysteria 5:31
- 4 The Angry Angakok 5:36
- 5 A Spirit Steals a Child Standout 8:55
- 6 The Festival of Death Standout 10:25
- 7 In San Francisco 2:02
- 8 Dumbo the Clown 2:11
- 9 Is He Really Bringing Roses? 2:38
- 10 Time’s Up 2:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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