Icky Flix
The Residents · 2001
54 min · 15 tracks
A surreal sonic journey blending avant-garde soundscapes with dark humor and biting social commentary.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- surreal sonic explorations with humor
- dynamic journey with varied peaks
- short bursts of chaotic energy
- playful irreverence in storytelling
- headphone detail hunting required
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification from music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2001, 'Icky Flix' marked The Residents' continued evolution as avant-garde pioneers following their 1998 album 'Freak Show'. This album is notable for its multimedia approach, incorporating elements from their film work and performance art, showcasing the band's unique blend of music and visual storytelling during a period of artistic experimentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Captain Beefheart· Frank Zappa· Devo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Icky Flix (theme) 1:39
- 2 The Third Reich ’n’ Roll 2:40
- 3 Just for You (Disfigured Night Part 7) 6:36
- 4 Songs for Swinging Larvae 5:00
- 5 Bad Day on the Midway 7:53
- 6 Kick a Picnic 2:25
- 7 The Gingerbread Man 9:53
- 8 Vileness Fats - Title 0:29
- 9 VF Mom’s House 2:35
- 10 VF The Cave 3:20
- 11 VF The Banquet Hall 2:52
- 12 VF The Nightclub 1 (Eloise) 1:23
- 13 VF The Cave 2 0:31
- 14 VF The Nightclub 2 5:56
- 15 Icky Flix (closing theme) 1:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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