Fingerprince
The Residents · 1977
52 min · 18 tracks
A kaleidoscopic blend of avant-garde sounds and surreal storytelling that challenges conventional music structures.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- kaleidoscopic sound exploration
- surreal storytelling adventures
- dynamic pacing with surprises
- short bursts of creativity
- engaging in-order listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1977, 'Fingerprince' is The Residents' third album, following their breakthrough with 'Meet the Residents' and 'Not Available.' At this point in their career, they were fully embracing their experimental ethos and gaining a cult following with their unique sound and theatrical performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Captain Beefheart· Frank Zappa· Devo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Yesyesyes 3:00
- 2 Home Age Conversation 2:06
- 3 Godsong 3:44
- 4 March de la Winni 0:58
- 5 Bossy 1:03
- 6 Boo Who? 2:52
- 7 Tourniquet of Roses 3:17
- 8 Death in Barstow 2:03
- 9 Melon Collie Lassie 2:54
- 10 Flight of the Bumble Roach 2:15
- 11 Walter Westinghouse 8:07
- 12 Six Things to a Cycle, Part 1 2:46
- 13 Six Things to a Cycle, Part 2 1:38
- 14 Six Things to a Cycle, Part 3 2:25
- 15 Six Things to a Cycle, Part 4 3:49
- 16 Six Things to a Cycle, Part 5 4:49
- 17 Six Things to a Cycle, Part 6 2:17
- 18 You Yesyesyes Again 2:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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