The Residents

The Residents
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Arf and Omega, Ivory and the Braineaters, Residents, Residents, Uninc., Th* R*sidents, / Also Known As
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Albums

The Residents - Doctor Dark
Doctor Dark
2025
80
critic score
(1)
71
user score
(71)
The Residents - It's Metal, Meat & Bone: The Songs Of Dyin' Dog
It's Metal, Meat & Bone: The Songs Of Dyin' Dog
2020
70
critic score
(4)
75
user score
(21)
The Residents - The Healer and the Archer
The Healer and the Archer
2020
57
user score
(4)
The Residents - Intruders
Intruders
2018
80
critic score
(1)
66
user score
(22)
The Residents - I Am a Resident!
I Am a Resident!
2018
55
critic score
(1)
72
user score
(12)
The Residents - The Ghost Of Hope
The Ghost Of Hope
2017
69
critic score
(7)
63
user score
(16)
The Residents - Mush-Room
Mush-Room
2013
72
user score
(12)
The Residents - Coochie Brake
Coochie Brake
2011
80
critic score
(1)
72
user score
(10)
The Residents - Lonely Teenager
Lonely Teenager
2011
80
critic score
(1)
75
user score
(12)
The Residents - Chuck's Ghost Music
Chuck's Ghost Music
2011
53
user score
(3)
The Residents - Dollar General
Dollar General
2010
72
user score
(5)
The Residents - Ten Little Piggies
Ten Little Piggies
2009
60
critic score
(1)
67
user score
(6)
The Residents - The Ughs!
The Ughs!
2009
60
critic score
(1)
66
user score
(10)
The Residents - Hades
Hades
2009
73
user score
(5)
The Residents - The Bunny Boy
The Bunny Boy
2008
75
critic score
(2)
64
user score
(23)
The Residents - The Voice of Midnight
The Voice of Midnight
2007
55
critic score
(4)
68
user score
(10)
The Residents - Night of the Hunters
Night of the Hunters
2007
47
user score
(7)
Tweedles!
2006
70
critic score
(2)
69
user score
(15)
The Residents - River of Crime!
River of Crime!
2006
90
critic score
(2)
66
user score
(11)
Animal Lover
2005
80
critic score
(3)
75
user score
(37)
The Residents - I Murdered Mommy!
I Murdered Mommy!
2004
55
user score
(15)
The Residents - The 12 Days of Brumalia
The 12 Days of Brumalia
2004
67
user score
(13)
The Residents - Demons Dance Alone
Demons Dance Alone
2002
80
critic score
(2)
79
user score
(69)
The Residents - Wormwood
Wormwood
1998
90
critic score
(1)
68
user score
(29)
The Residents - Have a Bad Day
Have a Bad Day
1996
80
critic score
(1)
55
user score
(12)
The Residents - Gingerbread Man
Gingerbread Man
1994
60
critic score
(1)
66
user score
(29)
The Residents - Our Finest Flowers
Our Finest Flowers
1992
60
critic score
(1)
63
user score
(13)
The Residents - Freak Show
Freak Show
1990
60
critic score
(1)
64
user score
(31)
The Residents - The King and Eye
The King and Eye
1989
50
critic score
(1)
58
user score
(18)
God In Three Persons
1988
100
critic score
(1)
78
user score
(70)
The Residents - Stars & Hank Forever
Stars & Hank Forever
1986
60
critic score
(1)
68
user score
(22)
The Residents - The Big Bubble
The Big Bubble
1985
60
critic score
(1)
58
user score
(33)
The Residents - George & James
George & James
1984
60
critic score
(1)
53
user score
(17)
The Residents & Renaldo and The Loaf - Title In Limbo
Title In Limbo
1983 • The Residents & Renaldo & The Loaf
75
user score
(29)
The Residents - The Tunes of Two Cities
The Tunes of Two Cities
1982
60
critic score
(1)
71
user score
(45)
The Residents - Mark of The Mole
Mark of The Mole
1981
80
critic score
(1)
77
user score
(67)
The Residents - Commercial Album
Commercial Album
1980
80
critic score
(1)
73
user score
(209)
The Residents - Eskimo
Eskimo
1979
85
critic score
(2)
77
user score
(252)
Chrome / MX-80 Sound / The Residents / Tuxedomoon - Subterranean Modern
Subterranean Modern
1979 • Chrome, MX-80 Sound, The Residents & Tuxedomoon
83
user score
(9)
The Residents - Duck Stab / Buster & Glen
Duck Stab / Buster & Glen
1978
60
critic score
(1)
74
user score
(407)
The Residents - Not Available
Not Available
1978
70
critic score
(1)
79
user score
(651)
The Residents - Fingerprince
Fingerprince
1977
60
critic score
(1)
73
user score
(107)
The Third Reich 'n Roll
1976
80
critic score
(2)
76
user score
(185)
The Residents - Meet the Residents
Meet the Residents
1974
80
critic score
(1)
75
user score
(743)
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EPs

The Residents - Dookietown
Dookietown
2024
48
user score
(11)
The Residents - Metal Meat and Bone Special Edition - Six Songs Inspired by Dyin' Dog
Metal Meat and Bone Special Edition - Six Songs Inspired by Dyin' Dog
2020
90
user score
(1)
The Residents - Dreaming of an Eyeball Beaming
Dreaming of an Eyeball Beaming
2019
90
user score
(1)
The Residents - Shadow Stories
Shadow Stories
2015
74
user score
(3)
The Residents - Re Smell My Picture - Volume 2 - Twilight Zone
Re Smell My Picture - Volume 2 - Twilight Zone
2014
80
user score
(1)
The Residents - Re Smell My Picture - Volume 1 - Pardon Me, I'm Taking a Shit
Re Smell My Picture - Volume 1 - Pardon Me, I'm Taking a Shit
2014
80
user score
(1)
The Residents - The Replacement
The Replacement
2014
56
user score
(2)
The Residents - Sousa Forever
Sousa Forever
2014
60
user score
(1)
The Residents - Mole Suite
Mole Suite
2011
80
user score
(1)
The Residents - RZ VF
RZ VF
2011
95
user score
(1)
The Residents - GBM(i)
GBM(i)
2011
65
user score
(1)
The Residents - The Original Disfigured Night Arrangement
The Original Disfigured Night Arrangement
2009
44
user score
(1)
The Residents - Anganok Instrumental
Anganok Instrumental
2009
80
user score
(1)
The Residents - Anganok
Anganok
2009
80
user score
(1)
The Residents - Bunny Boy Intermission Music
Bunny Boy Intermission Music
2008
44
user score
(1)
The Residents - The Sandman Waits
The Sandman Waits
2007
96
user score
(2)
The Residents - High Horses
High Horses
2001
78
user score
(6)
The Residents - Diskomo 2000
Diskomo 2000
2000
80
critic score
(1)
82
user score
(3)
The Residents - Pollex Christi
Pollex Christi
1997
84
user score
(7)
The Residents - Prelude to "The Teds"
Prelude to "The Teds"
1993
88
user score
(1)
The Residents - Snakey Wake
Snakey Wake
1988
80
critic score
(1)
72
user score
(11)
The Residents - Hit the Road Jack (Special Almost Dance Mix)
Hit the Road Jack (Special Almost Dance Mix)
1987
40
critic score
(1)
88
user score
(1)
The Residents - For Elsie
For Elsie
1987
62
user score
(3)
Mark Hosler, The Residents, Snakefinger & Renaldo & The Loaf - Buy or Die #14 1987
Buy or Die #14 1987
1987 • The Residents, Snakefinger, Renaldo & The Loaf & Mark Hosler
83
user score
(1)
The Residents - Intermission
Intermission
1982
75
user score
(22)
MX-80 Sound, Snakefinger, Tuxedomoon & The Residents - Buy or Die 1980
Buy or Die 1980
1980 • MX-80 Sound, Snakefinger, Tuxedomoon & The Residents
73
user score
(2)
The Residents - Diskomo / Goosebump
Diskomo / Goosebump
1980
66
user score
(13)
The Residents - Babyfingers
Babyfingers
1979
71
user score
(11)
The Residents - Duck Stab
Duck Stab
1978
66
user score
(68)
The Residents - Santa Dog
Santa Dog
1972 • Residents, Uninc.
74
user score
(29)

Soundtracks
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The Residents - Triple Trouble – Original Soundtrack
Triple Trouble – Original Soundtrack
2022
64
user score
(5)
The Residents - Music to Eat Bricks By
Music to Eat Bricks By
2019
87
user score
(1)
The Residents - Theory of Obscurity Soundtrack
Theory of Obscurity Soundtrack
2014
67
user score
(1)
The Residents - Bad Day On The Midway: Music From The Game Reconsidered
Bad Day On The Midway: Music From The Game Reconsidered
2012
70
user score
(3)
The Residents - Strange Culture / Haeckel’s Tale
Strange Culture / Haeckel’s Tale
2010
70
user score
(1)
The Residents - Postcards From Patmos
Postcards From Patmos
2008
89
user score
(3)

Live Albums
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The Residents - Duck Stab! Alive!
Duck Stab! Alive!
2021
61
user score
(4)
The Residents - Bunny Boy: Live in Frankfurt
Bunny Boy: Live in Frankfurt
2021
75
user score
(2)
The Residents - God in 3 Persons
God in 3 Persons
2020
85
user score
(1)
The Residents - In Between Dreams
In Between Dreams
2019
86
user score
(1)
The Residents - Shadowland
Shadowland
2015
60
critic score
(1)
53
user score
(2)
The Residents - The Wonder of Weird
The Wonder of Weird
2014
70
critic score
(1)
73
user score
(1)

Compilations
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The Residents - American Composer’s Series, 1982-1987 (3cd Preserved Edition)
American Composer’s Series, 1982-1987 (3cd Preserved Edition)
2025
72
user score
(2)
The Residents - Warning: Uninc. (Live And Experimental Recordings 1971-1972)
Warning: Uninc. (Live And Experimental Recordings 1971-1972)
2022
67
user score
(2)
The Residents - WOW Demos 2
WOW Demos 2
2021
77
user score
(1)
The Residents - The Wonder of Weird Demos 1
The Wonder of Weird Demos 1
2021
70
user score
(1)
The Residents - Leftovers Again!?!
Leftovers Again!?!
2021
58
user score
(2)
The Residents - Anganok
Anganok
2020
95
user score
(1)

Singles
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The Residents - White Guys with Guns
White Guys with Guns
2025
90
user score
(3)
The Residents - That'll Be The Day (Baby Baby)
That'll Be The Day (Baby Baby)
2024
78
user score
(3)
The Residents - Duck sauce
Duck sauce
2024
59
user score
(5)
The Residents - Semolina (Live, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, January 14, 2023)
Semolina (Live, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, January 14, 2023)
2024
The Residents - Bury My Bone
Bury My Bone
2020
76
user score
(2)
The Residents - Die! Die! Die!
Die! Die! Die!
2020
73
user score
(3)

Community's Top Songs

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The Residents - Rest Aria
Meet the Residents
90
The Residents - Part One: Edweena
Not Available
87
The Residents - N-ER-GEE (A Crisis Bluesuite)
Meet the Residents
86
The Residents - Spotted Pinto Bean
Meet the Residents
86
The Residents - Part Four: Never Known Questions
Not Available
85

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