Gingerbread Man
The Residents · 1994
36 min · 10 tracks
An avant-garde exploration blending surreal storytelling with eclectic instrumentation and haunting melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady narrative progression throughout
- surreal storytelling with haunting melodies
- thought-provoking themes in every track
- intimate listening for deep reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- seek instant gratification and hooks
- prefer high-energy party atmospheres
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Gingerbread Man' was released in 1994, The Residents had already established themselves as icons of experimental music, having released their influential debut album 'Meet The Residents' in 1972. This album came during a phase of artistic experimentation following their 1991 release 'Freak Show', showcasing their continued evolution in sound and narrative style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Captain Beefheart· Frank Zappa· Devo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Weaver 3:52
- 2 The Dying Oilman 3:13
- 3 The Confused Transsexual 3:12
- 4 The Sold-Out Artist 3:47
- 5 The Ascetic 4:07
- 6 The Old Soldier 3:31
- 7 The Aging Musician 4:51
- 8 The Butcher 3:04
- 9 The Old Woman 4:32
- 10 Ginger’s Lament 2:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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