Released 50 years ago
The Third Reich 'n Roll
The Residents · 1976
36 min · 2 tracks
A provocative blend of avant-garde soundscapes and satirical commentary that challenges historical narratives through experimental music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Swastikas on Parade — This track exemplifies the album's biting satire, using distorted sounds and unsettling lyrics to lampoon societal norms surrounding nationalism.
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Hitler Was a Vegetarian — The title itself serves as a provocative statement, and the song creatively juxtaposes humor with discomfort to explore misconceptions about historical figures.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified their reputation for pushing boundaries in experimental music.
- Themes
- satirical history· nationalism critique· avant-garde protest
- Career context
- Released in 1976, The Third Reich 'n Roll marked The Residents' second studio album, following their debut, Meet The Residents. This record solidified their reputation for pushing boundaries in both music and visual art, as they began to carve a niche in the underground scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Captain Beefheart· Frank Zappa· Devo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Swastikas on Parade 17:45
- 2 Hitler Was a Vegetarian 18:34
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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