God in Three Persons
The Residents · 1988
61 min · 14 tracks
An audacious blend of avant-garde soundscapes and theatrical storytelling that challenges conventional song structure.
Why this album works
The album received critical acclaim for its unique fusion of performance art and music, influencing the genre of avant-garde rock. It has been recognized by publications such as Rolling Stone and was pivotal in securing The Residents' status as innovative artists, setting the stage for their future projects and collaborations.
- Best for
- theatrical storytelling with depth wave-like pacing with climaxes cathartic exploration of loss
- Context
- Released in 1988, 'God in Three Persons' is The Residents' seventh studio album, coming after their landmark work 'Commercial Album'. This period marked their artistic peak, as they experimented with multimedia performance and narrative-driven music. The album solidified their reputation for creating conceptual art within the realm of music.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Main Titles (God in Three Persons) 3:52
- 2 Hard & Tenderly Standout 4:36
- 3 Devotion? 3:36
- 4 The Thing About Them Standout 4:05
- 5 Their Early Years 4:39
- 6 Loss of a Loved One 4:50
- 7 The Touch 3:30
- 8 The Service 5:02
- 9 Confused (By What I Felt Inside) 4:37
- 10 Fine Fat Flies 4:26
- 11 Time 1:18
- 12 Silver, Sharp, and Could Not Care 3:03
- 13 Kiss of Flesh Standout 9:39
- 14 Pain and Pleasure 4:35
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