Title in Limbo
The Residents · 1983
34 min · 11 tracks
A surreal blend of avant-garde soundscapes and cryptic storytelling that challenges conventional musical forms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- surreal soundscapes for exploration
- cryptic storytelling with peaks
- dynamic pacing encourages engagement
- short bursts of unexpected twists
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 1, 1983, 'Title in Limbo' marked The Residents' sixth studio album during a period of increasing experimentation following their acclaimed 'Eskimo' (1980). At this stage, the band was solidifying their reputation as pioneers of avant-garde music, embracing unconventional structures and themes while continuing to explore their enigmatic identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Captain Beefheart· Frank Zappa· Devo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro: Version 1:22
- 2 The Shoe Salesman 4:11
- 3 Crashing 1:42
- 4 Monkey & Bunny 5:01
- 5 Mahogany Wood 4:15
- 6 Sitting on the Sand 1:29
- 7 Africa Tree 2:59
- 8 Woman’s Weapon 3:23
- 9 Horizontal Logic 1:57
- 10 The Sailor Song 6:05
- 11 Extra: Version 2:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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