01 Extra: Version : Title in Limbo 1983
02 Kaw-Liga : Stars & Hank Forever! (American Composers Series Vol. 2) 1986
03 The Marvels of Mayhem : Have A Bad Day 1996
04 Hello Skinny : Duck Stab / Buster & Glen 1977
05 Burn Baby Burn : Wormwood Live 1999
06 Moisture : The Commercial Album 1980
07 Fire : Refused (Santa Dog 1999) 1972
08 The Touch : God In Three Persons 1988
09 Perfect Love : The Commercial Album 1980
10 Sinister Exaggerator : Duck Stab / Buster & Glen 1977
11 From The Plains to Mexico : Cube-E: Live In Holland 1989
12 The Cry of a Crow : Roosevelt (Prelude To The Teds) 1993
13 The Shoe Salesman : Title in Limbo 1983
14 Monkey and Bunny : Title in Limbo 1983
15 You Yesyesyes : Fingerprince 1976
16 Jambalaya : Live at the Fillmore 1998
17 44 : Live at the Fillmore 1998

LYRICS

As you have probably figured out already, all of these songs are by The Residents, the dudes known for wearing giant eyeballs on their heads. If you're like most people, you might have heard of them, but have had little reason to have bought any of their albums. You might have known someone who enjoyed their music quite a bit, and their slobbering fanatacism turned you off to them before you ever gave the band a chance. It's also possible that you have already given the band a fair chance and decided that they really weren't your thing. If that's the case, I'm sorry I made this mix for you.

This mix isn't really intended to convert anyone. I've been listening to these jerks' albums for years now, and I can honestly say that they aren't for everyone and that they've got some albums that are utter garbage. But, they've got some good, and even some great, songs that you all deserve to hear.

If you like these songs: awesome!

If you like them enough to want to explore the Residents further: please ask me any questions you have. I'd be glad to offer recommendations. For starters, head here to find nearly all the known info on the Residents, except for their identites.

If you hate these songs: that's perfectly okay.

NOTE: I can't access the Noise Board from work any more, so I'll only be able to respond to this thread at night. You can send me an email at ddines at onebeacon dot com for a quicker reply.

Very cool idea. I loved the cover art, from the little I know about these guys it seems very appropriate. I have always been interested in hearing them but never had the balls to give them a try. I was pleasantly pleased with your mix. I'm not sure if I would listen to them just any time or run out and by an album or two but I will be listening to this mix again. I was sitting at the computer this morning and found this mix to be a perfect soundtrack to what I was up to. Great job and thanks for making the Residents accessible.

This mix is uniquely awesome because of its usefulness. Unlike any of the other mixes in these trades, I can actually file this one under "R" in my CD collection (where it will beef up my otherwise somewhat lopsided reprazentin' of Rezadents).

So for that, bravo.

Also, thanks for adding the year info above (and the lyrics)!

where can i get resisdent cds?i only have duckstab and a a couple of singles, i need to know, i doubt i will come to this forum again so email me at chech_dog@yahoo.com, i want to get all there stuff, suggestions would be nice.

Yes, I would agree with JWS' assessment in that this mix is useful. I have heard of the Residents, here and there, but never had a chance to look them up. With this compilation I got a good helping of them and for the most part I liked it. I wouldn't classify it as my normal cup of tea, but I can appreciate what these guys have done over the years not only as musicians but as influences.

And the cover art is badass. Nice.

ha ha, I had this one wehn our house cleaners were here....they were kind of scared.......

I only already had one of these tracks (from Steal this disc)

good overview!!!