Album: The Commercial Album by The Residents (1980)
Genre: Experimental | Mood: Weird
Record Label: CRYPTIC CORP
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: The Residents are an experimental music and visual arts group largely shrouded in mystery and myth. The Residents began recording in 1969, although many of these recordings from their early years have still gone unreleased to this day. The earliest material from The Residents, traded among bootlegs, was recorded in 1971. The Residents' first official release, Santa Dog, was released in 1972. Allmusic had this to say about the Residents: "Over the course of a recording career spanning several ... Part of the Shreveport, Louisiana  music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Experimental movement. Known for Electronic style.

Related Artists: Snakefinger, Renaldo & The Loaf, Negativland, Throbbing Gristle

Music Scene: Part of the Shreveport, Louisiana  music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Experimental movement. Known for Electronic style.

Tags: Experimental, Weird, 1980s, Compilation, CRYPTIC CORP

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


The Commercial Album

The Residents

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