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Live at the Fillmore

The Residents

108 min · 25 tracks

An avant-garde spectacle blending theatrical narratives with eclectic soundscapes and unexpected musical interpretations.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • theatrical narratives with surprises
  • wave-like pacing for attention
  • immersive live performance energy
  • quirky storytelling and character explorations

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1974, 'Live at the Fillmore' marks The Residents' first live album, coming shortly after their debut studio album, 'Meet The Residents.' This recording showcases their experimental approach and unique stage presence as they began to gain notoriety in the underground music scene, setting the stage for their eccentric artistic identity.
Stylistic neighbors
Captain Beefheart· Frank Zappa· Devo

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Introduction 0:48
  • 2 Jambalaya 4:55
  • 3 44 2:53
  • 4 The Gingerbread Man 2:21
  • 5 Part 1 – The Aging Musician 4:52
  • 6 Part 2 – The Old Woman 5:15
  • 7 Part 3 – The Sold-Out Artist 5:16
  • 8 Everyone Comes to the Freak Show 2:30
  • 9 Loss of Innocence 4:02
  • 10 Jelly Jack (The Boneless Boy) 5:57
  • 11 Lottie (The Human Log) 4:47
  • 12 Ted 7:57
  • 13 Benny (The Bouncing Bump) 7:00

Disc 2

  • 1 Introduction 1:29
  • 2 Disfigured Night 1 3:12
  • 3 Disfigured Night 2 2:18
  • 4 Disfigured Night 3 3:35
  • 5 Disfigured Night 4 5:37
  • 6 Disfigured Night 5 6:23
  • 7 Disfigured Night 6 3:15
  • 8 Disfigured Night 7 (We Are the World) 7:50
  • 9 Hello Skinny 3:44
  • 10 This is a Man’s Man’s Man’s World 7:16
  • 11 Curtain Call 1:29
  • 12 Good Night (Cruel World) 3:23

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata