The Tunes of Two Cities
The Residents · 1982
39 min · 12 tracks
An avant-garde tapestry woven from eclectic sounds and surreal narratives, challenging the boundaries of conventional music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo exploration
- surreal narratives to ponder
- playful yet thoughtful ambiance
- quirky and eclectic soundscapes
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1982, 'The Tunes of Two Cities' marked The Residents' transition into more ambitious conceptual work following their breakthrough album 'Eskimo'. At this point, they had developed a distinct identity characterized by their experimental approach and visual art integration, solidifying their status in the underground music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Captain Beefheart· Frank Zappa· Devo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Serenade for Missy 3:15
- 2 A Maze of Jigsaws 2:52
- 3 Mousetrap 3:32
- 4 God of Darkness 3:18
- 5 Smack Your Lips (Clap Your Teeth) 3:59
- 6 Praise for the Curse 2:52
- 7 The Secret Seed 2:47
- 8 Smokebeams 2:43
- 9 Mourning the Undead 3:05
- 10 Song of the Wild 3:23
- 11 The Evil Disposer 3:16
- 12 Happy Home (Excerpt From Act II of ‘Innisfree’) 4:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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