Icky Flix
The Residents · 2001
54 min · 15 tracks
A surreal journey through eclectic soundscapes blending avant-garde rock, theatricality, and dark humor in a unique audio-visual experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Third Reich ’n’ Roll Start here — This track stands out for its provocative mashup of historical themes and pop culture, showcasing The Residents' signature absurdity and critique of societal norms.
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Bad Day on the Midway — As one of the longer pieces on the album, this track encapsulates the thematic depth and narrative complexity The Residents are known for, weaving a haunting tale.
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Songs for Swinging Larvae — This track exemplifies the blend of humor and horror in The Residents' work, employing quirky instrumentation that reflects their distinctive style and theatrical flair.
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Just for You (Disfigured Night Part 7) — This piece highlights the emotional undertones of Icky Flix with its lyrical content and dynamic composition, offering listeners a glimpse into the band's darker narratives.
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
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification from music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Icky Flix combines music and video, showcasing a multimedia approach that diverges from previous works.
- Themes
- historical absurdity· surreal carnival imagery· dark humor narratives
- Career context
- Released in 2001, Icky Flix marked a significant phase for The Residents as it was their first project after the 1998 album, Wormwood. This album revisited their earlier works through a multimedia lens, showcasing their commitment to experimentalism and visual storytelling. It represents both a culmination of their long-standing artistic vision and a transitional moment as they explored new formats in music and film.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Captain Beefheart· Frank Zappa· Devo
Tracklist
- 1 Icky Flix (theme) 1:39
- 2 The Third Reich ’n’ Roll Start here 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
If this landed
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