Metal, Meat & Bone: The Songs of Dyin' Dog
The Residents · 2020
78 min · 26 tracks
A surreal tapestry of eclectic sounds woven with haunting vocals and absurdist lyrics about canine existence.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- surreal exploration of canine themes
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- short bursts of absurdist humor
- haunting vocals for reflective moments
- ideal for adventurous listeners
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Metal, Meat & Bone: The Songs of Dyin' Dog' was released in July 2020, The Residents were well into their fifth decade of avant-garde music-making. This album represents a continuation of their explorations into unconventional themes, following their 2018 release 'The Ghost of Hope', which dealt with more serious subject matter. Their commitment to experimental art and music remains unwavering as they challenge listeners' perceptions of genre and narrative.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Captain Beefheart· Frank Zappa· Devo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Bury My Bone 2:11
- 2 Hungry Hound 2:02
- 3 Die! Die! Die! 4:05
- 4 River Runs Dry 2:50
- 5 The Dog’s Dream 2:50
- 6 I Know 3:55
- 7 Pass for White 3:14
- 8 Tell Me 2:58
- 9 Momma Don’t Go 2:21
- 10 Dead Weight 3:14
- 11 Cold as a Corpse 2:39
- 12 Blood Stains 2:44
- 13 Cut to the Quick 2:21
- 14 She Called Me Doggy 3:03
- 15 Evil Hides 3:12
- 16 Midnight Man 5:39
Disc 2
- 1 Bury My Bone 2:14
- 2 Hungry Hound 2:07
- 3 Die! Die! Die! 4:02
- 4 River Runs Dry 2:12
- 5 The Dog’s Dream 3:09
- 6 I Know 3:25
- 7 Pass for White 3:49
- 8 Tell Me 2:38
- 9 Momma Don’t Go 2:01
- 10 Dead Weight 3:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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