Fingerprince


Fingerprince is the fourth studio album by the Residents. The album was recorded between 1974–1976 and released in 1977. It was intended to be a three-sided record titled Tourniquet of Roses. Due to expense, the project was abandoned and cut down to a regular two-sided album. The third side was originally released separately in 1979 as Babyfingers. For the CD release of Fingerprince, all of the songs from Babyfingers, which were originally supposed to be part of the record, were included in their original running order. The 1995 Euro Ralph CD reissue of Fingerprince kept the original track order from the vinyl but included the complete Babyfingers as a bonus 3" CD with the album.

Reception

In the December 31, 1977 issue of Sounds magazine, Jon Savage notes that this album is more accessible than the band's first two albums, comparing it to Steely Dan and Frank Zappa "put through 10 years and a considerable warp." He disliked the album more than the other two, but noted that these things take time. He also compares The Residents' integrity and outrage to the first punk "explosion." Andy Gill of New Musical Express compared the second side of the album to Harry Partch.

Track Listing

CD Releases, 1988 and Forward

2018 pREServed Edition

The 2018 pREServed edition restores the track listing to the original vinyl version, adding the Babyfingers tracks as bonus tracks.

Personnel

The Residents - Vocals, Guitar, Horns, Synthesizer, Keyboards, Percussion
Snakefinger - Vocals, Guitar.
Zeibak - Vocals
D. Jackovich - Percussion
T. Logan - Percussion
A. Dekbar - Violin