Roadworms: The Berlin Sessions cover

Roadworms: The Berlin Sessions

The Residents · 2000

52 min · 11 tracks

A surreal soundscape where avant-garde experimentation meets a theatrical narrative style.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • theatrical narratives that unfold
  • surreal soundscapes for immersion
  • gradual buildup to intense climax
  • engaging storytelling through sound

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, catchy tunes
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time of 'Roadworms: The Berlin Sessions,' The Residents were well into their experimental career, having released over a dozen albums since their debut in 1972. This album followed the 1998 release of 'The Gingerbread Man' and showcased their ongoing commitment to innovative sound and performance art, further solidifying their unique place in the underground music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Captain Beefheart· Frank Zappa· Devo

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Un-American Band 2:59
  • 2 How to Get a Head.Road 5:20
  • 3 Hanging by His Hair.Road 3:28
  • 4 God’s Magic Finger.Road 3:20
  • 5 Tent Peg in the Temple.Road 4:09
  • 6 Fire Fall.Road 5:34
  • 7 Cain and Abel.Road 4:15
  • 8 Dinah and the Unclean Skin.Road 4:04
  • 9 Abraham.Road 6:44
  • 10 Burn Baby Burn.Road 3:42
  • 11 Judas Saves.Road 8:46

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