Intermission: Extraneous Music from the Residents' Mole Show cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • theatrical narratives with surreal twists
  • gradual build to unexpected resolutions
  • immersive journey through eclectic soundscapes
  • for focused listening sessions

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Captain Beefheart· Frank Zappa· Devo

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Lights Out (Prelude) 5:56
  • 2 Shorty’s Lament (Intermission) 6:49
  • 3 The Moles Are Coming (Intermission) 2:57
  • 4 Would We Be Alive (Intermission) 5:13
  • 5 The New Hymn (Recessional) 4:19

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