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The Mole Show Live at the Roxy

The Residents

21 tracks

A surreal blend of avant-garde theatrics and experimental soundscapes that challenge conventional live performance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • surreal theatrical live experience
  • fragmented pacing with narration
  • immersive storytelling through sound
  • engaging interludes and transitions

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeks straightforward musical structure
  • prefers consistent rhythmic flow

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1979, 'The Mole Show Live at the Roxy' captures The Residents during their rise to prominence in the avant-garde music scene. This live album follows the success of their previous works, including 'Eskimo' and 'Meet The Residents', showcasing their unique approach to performance art and music as they began to gain wider recognition.
Stylistic neighbors
Captain Beefheart· Frank Zappa· Devo

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Voices of the Air
  • 2 The Secret Seed
  • 3 Narration
  • 4 The Ultimate Disaster
  • 5 Narration
  • 6 God of Darkness
  • 7 Narration
  • 8 Marching to the Sea
  • 9 The Observer
  • 10 The New Hymn
  • 11 Another Land
  • 12 Narration
  • 13 The New Machine
  • 14 Narration
  • 15 Call of the Wild
  • 16 Don’t Tread on Me
  • 17 Final Confrontation
  • 18 Narration
  • 19 Satisfaction
  • 20 Happy Home
  • 21 Ralph Record 1977 Radio Special Part3 (From Eat Exuding Oinks)

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