Intermission: Extraneous Music from the Residents' Mole Show
The Residents · 1982
25 min · 5 tracks
A surreal journey through eclectic soundscapes, merging avant-garde experimentation with theatrical narrative.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its role in expanding the boundaries of performance art in music, illustrating how audio can complement visual storytelling. The Residents' commitment to avant-garde aesthetics influenced a generation of experimental artists and helped solidify their place in the underground music scene.
- Best for
- theatrical narratives with surreal twists gradual build to unexpected resolutions immersive journey through eclectic soundscapes
- Context
- Released in 1982, 'Intermission: Extraneous Music from the Residents' Mole Show' followed The Residents' groundbreaking album 'Eskimo.' This album showcases their continued exploration of multimedia performance and sound experimentation while maintaining their signature anonymity and mystique. Positioned as a conceptual interlude, it reflects the band's unique approach to blending music with theatrical elements.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lights Out (Prelude) Standout 5:56
- 2 Shorty’s Lament (Intermission) Standout 6:49
- 3 The Moles Are Coming (Intermission) 2:57
- 4 Would We Be Alive (Intermission) Standout 5:13
- 5 The New Hymn (Recessional) 4:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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