The 13th Anniversary Show Live in the U.S.A.
100 min · 8 tracks
A chaotic blend of avant-garde theatrics and eclectic instrumentation that defies traditional concert conventions.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its unorthodox approach to live performance, challenging audience expectations and enhancing The Residents' cult following. It also exemplifies the band's influence on the avant-garde and experimental music scenes, inspiring subsequent artists to merge multimedia elements with musical presentations.
- Best for
- dynamic live performance energy wave-like pacing fluctuations theatrical and eclectic arrangements
- Context
- Released in 1986, 'The 13th Anniversary Show Live in the U.S.A.' captures The Residents at a time when they were solidifying their status as pioneers of experimental music. This live album followed their critically acclaimed work 'Eskimo' (1980) and showcased their unique blend of performance art and music during a period of vibrant artistic output.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Intro 1:11
- 2 Lizard Lady / Semolina / Hello Skinny / Constantinople / Jailhouse Rock / Where Is She? / Picnic in the Jungle Standout 29:41
- 3 Smelly Tongues / Eloise / Ship's Agoin' Down / Tourniquet of Roses 10:58
- 4 I Got Rhythm / Passing the Bottles / Monkey & Bunny / Theme for an American TV Show / Man's Man's Man's World 17:10
Disc 2
- 1 Walter Westinghouse Standout 9:01
- 2 Easter Woman / Amber / Red Rider / Die in Terror / Coming of the Crow / Eva's Warning 13:59
- 3 Big Bubble / Hop a Little / Cry for the Fire 13:18
- 4 Diskomo Standout 5:22
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