Released 40 years ago
Stars & Hank Forever: The American Composers Series
The Residents · 1986
43 min · 11 tracks
A whimsical exploration of American musical heritage through avant-garde interpretations and playful arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical exploration of heritage
- playful arrangements for gatherings
- sing-along potential with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer high-energy instant gratification
- seek serious and somber themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Upon its release in 1986, 'Stars & Hank Forever' marked The Residents' continued evolution as experimental artists, following their acclaimed 1984 album 'The Commercial Album.' This project further established their unique approach to deconstructing popular music genres and celebrating American composers.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Captain Beefheart· Frank Zappa· Devo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hey Good Lookin’ 2:47
- 2 Six More Miles (To the Graveyard) 4:16
- 3 Kaw-Liga 4:54
- 4 Ramblin’ Man 3:13
- 5 Jambalaya 4:47
- 6 Nobles of the Mystic Shrine 4:45
- 7 The Stars and Stripes Forever 3:12
- 8 The Thunderer 3:27
- 9 The Liberty Bell 4:14
- 10 Semper Fidelis 3:05
- 11 The Washington Post 4:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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