Residue of The Residents
The Residents · 1983
64 min · 22 tracks
Eclectic avant-garde soundscapes merge with absurdist lyrics, creating a surreal auditory experience.
Why this album works
'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.
- Best for
- surreal auditory explorations await dynamic journey with varied pacing absurdist humor in every track
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Sleeper 2:57
- 2 Whoopy Snorp Standout 3:44
- 3 Kamikazi Lady Standout 1:39
- 4 Boy in Love 2:56
- 5 Shut Up! Shut Up! 1:11
- 6 Anvil Forest 2:21
- 7 Diskomo Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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