The Residents

United States Est. 1972

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Sound in a sentence: "Their music pulses with a jarring rhythm that juxtaposes dissonance and melody, creating tension through repetitive motifs that challenge comfortable listening."

The Residents hold a pivotal place in the evolution of avant-garde music, challenging the limits of artistic expression and audience expectation. By merging visual arts, multimedia performance, and unorthodox soundscapes, they have consistently defied categorization, fostering a space where theatricality and sonic experimentation coexist. Their work has inspired countless artists to venture beyond conventional boundaries, creating a legacy that encourages radical self-expression and imaginative exploration. Their approach often resembles a collective art project rather than traditional band dynamics, emphasizing collaboration and anonymity over individual stardom. This creates an enigmatic atmosphere around their performances, allowing the audience to experience music not just as auditory content but as part of a broader sensory spectacle. The Residents’ use of masks and costumes further deepens the intrigue, transforming live shows into immersive experiences that blur the line between performer and observer. Lyrically, The Residents frequently delve into themes of identity, alienation, and societal critique, employing an impressionistic style that evokes feelings more than it narrates clear stories. Their voice oscillates between irony and sincerity, inviting listeners to engage with the underlying emotional currents rather than straightforward narratives. This encourages interpretation and reflection on personal experiences in relation to their abstract concepts.

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Discography

Albums ()

Metal, Meat & Bone: The Songs of Dyin' Dog

The Warner Bros. Album

Ozark

Lonely Teenager

Beautiful Eyes

Morning Music

The Ughs!

Arkansas

Postcards from Patmos

The Bunny Boy

The Voice of Midnight

Tweedles!

The River of Crime

Animal Lover

I Murdered Mommy

12 Days of Brumalia

WB:RMX

Demons Dance Alone

Icky Flix

Dot.Com

Roadworms: The Berlin Sessions

Refused

Wormwood Live

Residue Deux

Wormwood: Curious Stories from the Bible

Have a Bad Day

Hunters

Cube E: Live in Holland

Gingerbread Man

Our Finest Flowers

Daydream B-Liver

The King & Eye

Santa Dog 88

Buckaroo Blues

Snakey Wake

God in Three Persons

The Eyeball Show – Live in Japan

Stars & Hank Forever: The American Composers Series

Census Taker

George & James

Assorted Secrets

Title in Limbo

Residue of The Residents

The Big Bubble: Part Four of the Mole Trilogy

The Tunes of Two Cities

Mark of the Mole

The Commercial Album

Eskimo

The Residents Radio Special

Duck Stab / Buster & Glen

Fingerprince

The Third Reich 'n Roll

Meet The Residents

Not Available

Baby Sex

The Mole Show Live in Holland

The Thirteenth Anniversary Show

The 13th Anniversary Show Live in the U.S.A.

Liver Music

Live at the Fillmore

Whatever Happened to Vileness Fats?

13th Anniversary Show - Live In Holland

The Mole Show Live at the Roxy

Pollex Christi

Freak Show

Rusty Coathangers for the Doctor

EPs ()

Intermission: Extraneous Music from the Residents' Mole Show

The Commercial Single

Duck Stab!

Singles ()

Babyfingers

Diskomo

Santa Dog '78