George & James
The Residents · 1984
35 min · 10 tracks
An avant-garde exploration of jazz standards infused with the Residents' signature surrealist approach and experimental soundscapes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of familiar themes
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- short tracks for quick engagement
- playful yet surreal listening experience
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, predictable flows
- seek long immersive compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 1984, 'George & James' marks The Residents' transition into reinterpretations of classic jazz standards after their influential conceptual albums. Following the commercial experiment of 'Commercial Album' in 1980, this release showcases an artistic shift towards a more accessible yet still unconventional sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Captain Beefheart· Frank Zappa· Devo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rhapsody in Blue 10:31
- 2 I Got Rhythm 3:04
- 3 Summertime 4:08
- 4 I’ll Go Crazy 1:41
- 5 Try Me 0:53
- 6 Think 1:57
- 7 I Don’t Mind 2:38
- 8 Lost Someone 5:39
- 9 Please, Please, Please 1:19
- 10 Night Train 3:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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