The Mole Show Live at the Roxy
21 tracks
A surreal blend of avant-garde theatrics and experimental soundscapes that challenge conventional live performance.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its role in establishing The Residents as pioneers of multimedia art, merging music with visual spectacle. It received considerable attention, solidifying their reputation within underground and alternative music circles, and it has influenced countless experimental artists across genres.
- 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.
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 Standout
- 5 Narration
- 6 God of Darkness Standout
- 7 Narration
- 8 Marching to the Sea Standout
- 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)
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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