The Residents - For Elsie
Review by Millah Fatimah
For Elsie is an album by the American avant-garde band Residents. The album was released in 2019 and received critical acclaim for its unique sound and experimental approach.
The album contains 10 tracks, each of which features a different interpretation of the classical melody "Für Elise" by Ludwig van Beethoven. The tracks range from ambient soundscapes to noisy experimental pieces, all of which showcase the band's ability to push boundaries and explore new sonic territory.
The standout track on the album is "Elsie's Theme," which features haunting vocals and a driving beat that builds to a frenzied climax. Other highlights include "The Unseen Sister," which incorporates elements of jazz and electronic music, and "The Invisible Man," which features a pulsing bassline and distorted vocals.
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Download
Filename: the-residents-for-elsie.zip- MP3 size: 6 mb
- FLAC size: 45.3 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| For Elsie | 28:41 |
Video
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Labels
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Formats
- CD
- Reissue
- Vinyl
- 12"
- Single Sided
- Test Pressing
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Cryptic Corporation |
| Copyright (c) | Cryptic Corporation |
| Glass Mastered At | Disctronics A |
| Pressed By | Rainbo Records |
Notes
- Edition of 500 copies. Part of a free gift pack given away to everyone at New Years Eve 1989-1990 show, Cowell Theater, San Francisco, CA.
- Printed on disc:
- Circle 1: "The Residents For Elsie New Years Eve 1989-1990",
- Circle 2: "A small present for having paid a large fee to enjoy",
- Circle 3: "Cube-E The history of American music in 3 E-Z Pieces The Cowell Theater San Francisco CA",
- Circle 4: "For Elsie is based on a folk tune that has been ripped off by lots of people, most notably Beethoven",
- Circle 5: "He first introduced For Elsie on New Years Eve 1889-1890, exactly 100 years ago tonight",
- Circle 6: "Actually, I just made that up, but it would be wonderful if it were true, wouldn't it?".
- This CD contains 10 minutes of extra material not included on the vinyl version previously released in 1987.
- (c)(p) 1987, The Cryptic Corporation
- Printed in Canada
- Test pressing, black vinyl, no sleeve. "4 Elsie" hand-written on one of the company labels, one round eyeball card included.
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout: 19891990 MADE BY DISCTRONICS (A) W.O.# 9985-1
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): S-18335
Summary by Millah Fatimah
Comments
several guitars lead & rhythm,& bass;
keyboards,& synthesizers;
string arrangements violin,viola,cello;
drums,& drum synthesizers,
some horns clarinet,piccolo,trumpet;
& strange vocals,lead & backing;
not sure of the names of the musicians
on it however."-?☕☕?..
