Mark of the Mole
The Residents · 1981
23 tracks
A surreal blend of avant-garde sounds and theatrical narratives that challenge conventional music forms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- surreal narratives that provoke thought
- fragmented pacing for active engagement
- theatrical soundscapes invite exploration
- unexpected twists keep attention piqued
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek consistent rhythmic flow
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1981, 'Mark of the Mole' is The Residents’ fifth studio album and marks a significant shift in their artistic direction. Following the more accessible 'Commercial Album', this project delves into complex themes of labor and alienation, solidifying their reputation as pioneers of avant-garde music during a time when they were becoming increasingly recognized.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Captain Beefheart· Frank Zappa· Devo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Voices Of The Air
- 2 Won't You Keep Us Working?
- 3 First Warning
- 4 Back To Normality?
- 5 The Sky Falls!
- 6 Why Are We Crying
- 7 The Tunnels Are Filling
- 8 It Never Stops
- 9 March To The Sea
- 10 The Observer
- 11 Hole-Workers' New Hymn
- 12 Rumors
- 13 Arrival
- 14 Deployment
- 15 Saturation
- 16 Idea
- 17 Construction
- 18 Failure / Reconstruction
- 19 Success
- 20 Driving The Moles Away
- 21 Don't Tread On Me
- 22 The Short War
- 23 Resolution?
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