Wormwood: Curious Stories from the Bible
The Residents · 1998
64 min · 20 tracks
A surreal tapestry of avant-garde sounds intertwines with unsettling narratives drawn from Biblical tales.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- surreal narratives with unsettling twists
- wave-like pacing encourages reflection
- short tracks for quick engagement
- themes of dark curiosity abound
- varied peaks for dynamic interest
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, linear storytelling
- seek immediate gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Wormwood: Curious Stories from the Bible' was released in 1998, The Residents were well-established as pioneers of avant-garde music. This album marked their continued exploration of concept-driven work following the critically acclaimed 'The Commercial Album' in 1980, showcasing their distinct blend of experimental rock and performance art.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Captain Beefheart· Frank Zappa· Devo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 In the Beginning 2:56
- 2 Fire Fall 3:37
- 3 They Are the Meat 2:44
- 4 Melancholy Clumps 1:46
- 5 How to Get a Head 4:10
- 6 Cain and Abel 3:40
- 7 Mr. Misery 2:23
- 8 Tent Peg in the Temple 2:58
- 9 God’s Magic Finger 2:52
- 10 Spilling the Seed 2:49
- 11 Dinah and the Unclean Skin 3:17
- 12 Bathsheba Bathes 2:55
- 13 Bridegroom of Blood 5:02
- 14 Hanging by His Hair 2:39
- 15 The Seven Ugly Cows 2:39
- 16 Burn Baby Burn 3:04
- 17 KILL HIM! 2:43
- 18 I Hate Heaven 2:54
- 19 Judas Saves 4:00
- 20 Revelation 5:37
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