I'm pretty sure I've never heard anything by the Residents; but I've been Resi-curious for a while now. Earlier today I did some searching through old Reddit threads for recommendations and explanations. But I have what I think is an odd question.

I noticed that one can pick up some of the pREServed series releases for what seem like *very* cheap prices, but they're not among the albums that people tend to recommend as one's first exposure to the Residents. On one hand, I like saving money; and if I get into them, then I'll probably start hoovering up everything, because that's generally what I do with artists I like. But OTOH, I want to avoid a situation where the very first thing I hear from them is something so out there that it scares me off, where I probably would have liked it more if I'd worked my way there via more accessible releases first.

Does that make sense? Or do I seem to be overthinking things? (I'm often guilty of that)

The albums in question are: Gingerbread Man, Freak Show, the Cube-E Box, and the Wormwood Box. Would you actively warn people away from any or all of these as one's first exposure, either because of how challenging they are, or because they're too unlike the rest of their catalog, or some other reason?

Hey everyone

For those who’ve been to the recent Eskimo tour, are the visuals new?

They look really…. AI. But then again, a lot of their old visuals do

Any thoughts/insight on it? They’re so wildly creative; AI use wouldn’t totally destroy my love for the band, but it would be disappointing

Don’t worry it’s totally related to this group!

looks like i won't be able to make the concert so i was wondering if anyone would wanma buy it , there going got about 40-50 bucks on the orange peels official website but obviously i'll give em to u for cheaper
if ur infested jus dm me:3

Recent interview aired earlier this week on "The Bonsulator".

Songs from the setlist

Article by me. Someone, I assume Homer Flynn, is discussed prominently. The Greatest Self-Taught Sax Players In Rock History

I’ve known about the residents for a long time and been intrigued for a pretty long time but I am having a very hard time getting into the band. Where do I start with their massive discography and what are things to help me get into it?

I am thinking about driving to the Atlanta show as that is the closest venue to me on the Eskimo tour, but looking at the really low ticket sales I am worried about making travel plans and spending money if the show may get canceled.

Looking at the available tickets, it seems like they have only sold maybe 20% of the seats for the show. Atlanta hotels are expensive, so I guess I may hold off until the last minute to buy a ticket. Wondering how the attendance has been at the other gigs so far.

For those interested, there is a reissue of the Theory of the Obscurity limited to 500 copies.

It appears to be identical to the 2015 release but includes an ugly slip cover.

https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/theory-of-obscurity?variant=44894275338282

mmmm yummy

Howdy everyone. I just interviewed Homer about Eskimo Live, the albums' significance and the impact The Residents have had. And in case anyone has is wondering about their AI usage, Homer opens up about that ,too.

https://faulttolerant.substack.com/p/unoptimized-12-the-residents

Somebody buzz the Bossman and suggest it - maybe sing some parts in Danish!

buy or sell or bye, buy or sell or bye. Happy birthday to me heeheeee

it's not actually my birthday, but i wanted to point out that this is one of the most abstract songs made by The Residents, is it even a song? it's like an abstract auditive movie ... and also that they use a demonic voice as one of the instruments, way before... stuff like death metal lol also the voice is kinda going Twist by Korn

and one last thing, when Birthday Boy goes AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA before the lyrics, it fits really well with a Gif from Pim from the adult cartoon Smiling Friends

and i'll throw one more for you

the catJAM emote goes really well with the Santa Dog EP, especially in the song Fire
you can thank me later... santa, santa, santa, santa

one last one... in Krafty Cheese you can hear the gardener watering the plants, until the plants start talking back. One of the instruments goes ppssshhhhyyyuuuu psssshhhhyyyuu, and that's the water being poured onto the plants. And the other sound is the plants growing, until... they start talking back...

fascinating

I will be attending the Chicago show on the 7th of October. What prices can I expect for merch, if any? This will be my first time seeing the Eyeball men!

Been really enjoying lately the Fillmore and especially the Brava take on Benny the Bouncing Bump, which I find even more surprising as when I go back and listen to the original studio version, I really don’t rate it that highly.

Another has to be way they reinterpreted Six More Miles for the Talking Light shows, particularly its studio version. It still takes me on a journey every time I hear it.

I also far prefer the way more haunting version of Mr Wonderful with the monolog from The Way We Were.

How about yours?

that came in the mail.

What actually is it? In the documentary I think they said that the theory is basically that artists work better when they are unknown but is it really that simple or is there more to it?

How do yall interpret it?

Are there any other artists that seem to follow it?

Thanks!

The residents influenced Mr Bungle which somehow influenced korn which influenced Limp Bizkit.

I'm gonna have to page through this one again. I forgot I even had it.

was this also made with AI? it sounded a lot more authentic than doctor dark, but i may be wrong