The Ughs!
The Residents · 2009
57 min · 10 tracks
A surreal blend of avant-garde sounds and quirky narratives that challenge conventional song structures.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quirky narratives that provoke thought
- wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
- surreal storytelling for curious minds
- engaging exploration of unconventional sounds
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, 'The Ughs!' marks The Residents' continued exploration of experimental music following their earlier album 'Bunny Boy' (2008). At this point in their career, they were deeply entrenched in their distinctive multimedia approach, showcasing a commitment to unconventional storytelling through sound and visuals.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Captain Beefheart· Frank Zappa· Devo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Ughs 2:21
- 2 The Dancing Duck 4:18
- 3 Floating Down the Nile, Part 2 5:49
- 4 Squeaky Wheels 3:11
- 5 The Lonely Lotus 6:12
- 6 Rendering the Bacon 5:15
- 7 The Horns of Haynesville 9:59
- 8 The Wondering Jew 6:05
- 9 Charlie Chan 4:05
- 10 In the Dark 10:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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