Refused
The Residents · 1999
57 min · 14 tracks
A chaotic blend of experimental soundscapes that fuses avant-garde elements with a punk ethos.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its inventive use of multimedia approaches and was part of the band's larger exploration of identity and performance art. Critics recognized 'Refused' as a pivotal work that encapsulated The Residents' enduring influence on the avant-garde music scene, further cementing their reputation as boundary-pushing artists.
- Best for
- chaotic soundscapes for exploration dynamic peaks and valleys short bursts of intensity
- Context
- Released in 1999, 'Refused' marked a significant departure for The Residents, following their previous album 'The Music of the Residents' in 1998. This album saw them embracing a more fragmented and conceptual approach, reflecting their long-standing commitment to challenging musical norms and artistic boundaries.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Santa Dog ’84 (unfinished) (a work in progress) 3:05
- 2 Fire 1:45
- 3 Lightning 3:19
- 4 Explosion 2:17
- 5 Aircraft Damage 3:51
- 6 Flood 2:43
- 7 Santa Dog ’78 (Fire) 1:53
- 8 Famine 0:45
- 9 Santa Dog ’88 Standout 5:15
- 10 Plague 1:36
- 11 Santa Dog NYE (live) 3:44
- 12 Pestilence 4:09
- 13 Where Are Your Dogs? Show Us Your Ugly! Standout 12:55
- 14 Fire ’99 / Santa Dog 2nd Millenium Standout 9:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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