-
Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to learn about free downloads, special deals, and new releases.
|
MP3 Songs
Previous
Play all
Next
Play all samples
MP3
Paused
Loading......
Unavailable
Loading......
Volume slider
Mute/Unmute
To view this content, download Flash player (version 9.0.0 or higher)
| Song Title | Time | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Play | 1. Serenade for Missy | 3:17 | $0.99 |  |
| Play | 2. A Maze of Jigsaws | 2:53 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 3. Mousetrap | 3:32 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 4. God of Darkness | 3:19 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 5. Smack your Lips (Clap your Teeth) | 4:00 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 6. Praise for the Curse | 2:53 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 7. The Secret Seed | 2:47 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 8. Smokebeams | 2:43 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 9. Mourning the Undead | 3:06 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 10. Song of the Wild | 3:25 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 11. The Evil Disposer | 3:16 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 12. Happy Home (excerpt from act II of "Innisfree") | 4:46 | $0.99 | |
Sold by Amazon Digital Services, Inc.. Additional taxes may apply. By placing your order, you agree to our Terms of Use.
Special Offers and Product Promotions
Product Details
|
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
Format:Audio CD
The songs on his album alternate between bright bouncy Residential music and dark primitive gutteral music. it represents the social clashes between the Chub and Mole cultures introduced to us by the Resident's album, Mark of the Mole.
The whole concept parralells many times in history when two cultures collide. One culture, The Moles were forced to migrate after a disaster, and the other culture, the Chubs were at first thrilled a the prospect of cheap labor. But then the Chubs were less than welcoming when "The great Machine" made the Mole's labor obsolete and then unwelcome. This music sonicly demonstrates the difference between the cultures.
HOWEVER.. as happens in the real world, some Moles and Chubs interbreed, creating the Zinkonites! The Zinkonites preferred the aborigone "Mohelmot" culture of their Mole forbearers over the plastic Chub culture. To discover the Zinkonite struggles of the prodegy of the Mole/Chub war, and the efforts of the Zinkonite hero, Kulla Bocca, then you must buy Part 4 of The Mile Trilogy, The Resident's Big Bubble!
The whole concept parralells many times in history when two cultures collide. One culture, The Moles were forced to migrate after a disaster, and the other culture, the Chubs were at first thrilled a the prospect of cheap labor. But then the Chubs were less than welcoming when "The great Machine" made the Mole's labor obsolete and then unwelcome. This music sonicly demonstrates the difference between the cultures.
HOWEVER.. as happens in the real world, some Moles and Chubs interbreed, creating the Zinkonites! The Zinkonites preferred the aborigone "Mohelmot" culture of their Mole forbearers over the plastic Chub culture. To discover the Zinkonite struggles of the prodegy of the Mole/Chub war, and the efforts of the Zinkonite hero, Kulla Bocca, then you must buy Part 4 of The Mile Trilogy, The Resident's Big Bubble!
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is by far my favorite Residents cd. Entirely instrumental, it alternates between 2 different musical cultures ("Chubs" and "Moles"). The Chubs' music is bright and cheerful at first glance, like easy listening, but there are just enough 'wrong' notes thrown in to make it not so subtly disturbing. The music of the Moles is the opposite. Their songs are made from outwardly frightening sounds - heavy breathing, subterranean mechanical sounds and insect-like scuttles, but on repeated listens you'll find them darkly fun and festive. As the cd progresses, you start to hear the influences that the 2 cultures have on each other.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
While I agree with other reviewers that the Residents are an acquired taste, once the acquisition is made 'The Tunes of Two Cities' is right up there with the very best of their work.
The concept itself is brilliant and makes for a follow up to 'Mark of the Mole' that actually surpasses its predecessor in my opinion. Where maybe they had taken themselves a bit too seriously with MOTM, here they are back to their irreverent best and through that irreverence they reach some profound musical moments.
Depicting the music of two different cultures as different as the two groups described in HG Wells' 'The Time Machine', they roam between the twisted and ridiculous big-band kitsch of the leisure class and the guttural, percussive moans and whines of the subterranean workers. Through this they somehow create a haunting atmosphere and manage to continue the class dialogue of 'Mark of the Mole' but in a more subtle and satisfying way. It needs a few listens but then most good things do.
The concept itself is brilliant and makes for a follow up to 'Mark of the Mole' that actually surpasses its predecessor in my opinion. Where maybe they had taken themselves a bit too seriously with MOTM, here they are back to their irreverent best and through that irreverence they reach some profound musical moments.
Depicting the music of two different cultures as different as the two groups described in HG Wells' 'The Time Machine', they roam between the twisted and ridiculous big-band kitsch of the leisure class and the guttural, percussive moans and whines of the subterranean workers. Through this they somehow create a haunting atmosphere and manage to continue the class dialogue of 'Mark of the Mole' but in a more subtle and satisfying way. It needs a few listens but then most good things do.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
One of their best!
Hey, this was the first Residents album I ever heard and it really had me busting a gut. If you don't like TOTC then you don't understand what this bands all about.
Published on August 26, 2005 by Carlo D'Anna
rocks
hey, another Rz album - i like em all. The contrast between the moles and chubs makes for an interesting listen and you don't get bored. Read more
Published on October 13, 2002 by Hunter Westfield
Boo Who?
The first recording by The Resident(s) (as opposed to The Residents.) With this and the only slightly better "The Big Bubble," the new "group" attempts to... Read more
Published on September 27, 2002 by Robert J. Burdick
Only for fans
This album is the second released as part of the "Mole Trilogy" which was really planned to be six albums. Don't ask. I can't do the math either. Read more
Published on September 3, 2000 by Ramon Trombone
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
Look for Similar Items by Category
