Refused
The Residents · 1999
57 min · 14 tracks
A chaotic blend of experimental soundscapes that fuses avant-garde elements with a punk ethos.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- chaotic soundscapes for exploration
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- short bursts of intensity
- experimental vibes for curious minds
- engaging narrative through contrasts
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward listening experiences
- seek consistent song structures
Where this album fits
- Career 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Captain Beefheart· Frank Zappa· Devo
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 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! 12:55
- 14 Fire ’99 / Santa Dog 2nd Millenium 9:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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