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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • atmospheric background focus
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Captain Beefheart· Frank Zappa· Devo

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Walrus Hunt 4:02
  • 2 Birth 4:57
  • 3 Arctic Hysteria 5:31
  • 4 The Angry Angakok 5:36
  • 5 A Spirit Steals a Child 8:55
  • 6 The Festival of Death 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

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