What makes Residue of The Residents by The Residents notable?

'Residue of The Residents' is significant for highlighting the band’s influential role in the avant-garde and experimental music scenes of the early 80s. Its unique combination of theatrical performance and cryptic lyrics helped solidify their reputation as pioneers of outsider art in music, garnering both critical acclaim and a dedicated cult following. Released in 1983, 'Residue of The Residents' is a compilation album that encapsulates the band's experimental phase following their breakthrough with 'Meet The Residents' in 1974. This album reflects their continued exploration of multimedia and non-conventional pop music, showcasing various tracks from their extensive catalog up to that point.

Who is Residue of The Residents for?

Residue of The Residents works well if you're into surreal auditory explorations await, dynamic journey with varied pacing and absurdist humor in every track.

How many songs are on Residue of The Residents?

Residue of The Residents has 22 tracks, running approximately 64 minutes.

Residue of The Residents

The Residents · 1983

64 min · 22 tracks

Eclectic avant-garde soundscapes merge with absurdist lyrics, creating a surreal auditory experience.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

surreal auditory explorations await
dynamic journey with varied pacing
absurdist humor in every track
engaging wave-like listening experience
for adventurous listeners

Maybe skip if you want

prefer straightforward song structures
seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1983, 'Residue of The Residents' is a compilation album that encapsulates the band's experimental phase following their breakthrough with 'Meet The Residents' in 1974. This album reflects their continued exploration of multimedia and non-conventional pop music, showcasing various tracks from their extensive catalog up to that point.
Stylistic neighbors: Captain Beefheart· Frank Zappa· Devo

Tracklist

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

1 The Sleeper 2:57
2 Whoopy Snorp 3:44
3 Kamikazi Lady 1:39
4 Boy in Love 2:56
5 Shut Up! Shut Up! 1:11
6 Anvil Forest 2:21
7 Diskomo 4:32
8 Jailhouse Rock 3:07
9 Ups & Downs 3:04
10 Scent of Mint 2:25
11 Saint Nix 2:30
12 Open Up 2:16
13 From the Plains to Mexico 3:27
14 The Replacement: In San Francisco 2:02
15 The Replacement: Dumbo the Clown 2:08
16 The Replacement: Is He Really Bringing Roses? 2:35
17 The Replacement: Time's Up 2:55
18 Daydream Believer 2:56
19 Safety Is a Cootie Wootie, Part 1: Prelude for a Toddler 3:40
20 Safety Is a Cootie Wootie, Part 2: Toddler's Lullaby 2:38
21 Safety Is a Cootie Wootie, Part 3: Safety Is a Cootie Wootie 4:03
22 Daydream in Space 5:13

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