An expansive, detailed exploration of one of The Residents' greatest works, and a favourite of the band themselves.

From its humble beginnings in 2001 as a Civil War themed album, through multiple incarnations ('Feast Of Manias', 'Tiger Love' and more), 'Animal Lover' took shape in a way no other Residents album had before. Evolving and morphing across multiple distinct phases, with contributions from collaborators as well as The Residents themselves, the album saw the group explore new sonic territory, complex arrangements and a contemporary sound whilst retaining their own unmistakable aesthetic.

This 'Evolution Edition' provides over forty unreleased tracks showcasing the 2001-2004 development of the album, including a detour into abandoned songs such as 'Vanishing Genitalia' and 'Starvation Demon', as well as contemporary outtakes and the 'Imaginary Jack' suite. Featuring notes from Brian Poole and Carla Fabrizio, and the usual insightful essay from Jim Knipfel (based on the recollections of The Cryptic Corporation's Homer Flynn), this set explores a level of access and detail rarely available to fans of any particular album.

A must-hear for Residents fans and collectors, including those not already familiar with 'Animal Lover', and an essential part of the ongoing pREServed series. Expect forthcoming sets exploring 'Tweedles!', 'The Ughs' and the Randy, Chuck & Bob era.

Track Listing

• On The Way (To Oklahoma)
• Olive and Gray
• What Have My Chickens Done Now?
• Two Lips
• Mr. Bee's Bumble
• Inner Space
• Dead Man
• My Window
• Ingrid's Oily Tongue
• Mother No More
• Dreaming Of An Anthill (Teeming)
• Elmer's Song
• The Monkey Man
• The Whispering Boys
• Burn My Bones
• Animal Lover Seven
• Dead Men (Unspoken Outtake)
• The Mad Gasser
• Two Testes
• On The Way To Oklahoma For Christmas
• Jack's Lament
• I'm A Good Old Rebel (Good Soldier)
• The Lakes Of Pontchartrain (Sweet Dreams)
• Drill Ye Tarriers (Elmer)
• Lost Jimmie Whelan (Jack's Lament)
• Molly & Tenbrooks (Tea)
• Greenland Whale Fisheries (Mother)
• Aura Lea (Aura)
• Oh Dem Golden Slippers (Better Than None)
• Lily Of The West (Of The West)
• Follow The Drinking Gourd (Water)
• Kurth (Bones)
• Of The West 1 (Monkey)
• Battle (Inner Space)
• Water (Mother Samuel)
• Tea (Whispering)
• The Range (Ingrid)
• Of The West 2 (Monkey)
• Low Rain (Dead Men)
• Gold Shipper (Lips)
• Good Soldier (Tiger Love)
• Aura Lea (Vocal Demo)
• Jack's Lament
• Aura Lea
• Mother Samuel (Chickens)
• Vanishing Genitalia (Olive And Gray)
• Tiger Love - Long Version (Oklahoma)
• Inner Space (Outtake)
• Sweet Dreams - Long Version (Window)
• Goat Sucker (Molly’s Vocal Demo)
• Witchcraft
• Vanishing Genitalia (Mania)
• Starvation Demon
• Tulip
• Inner Space (Alt Version Vocal Demo)
• Untitled Instrumental
• Whispering Boys (MIDI)
• Untitled Oklahoma Fragment
• Dead Men (Alt Version)
• Jack's Lament Refrain
• Visions Of Joanna
• Sneeking A Pee
• Lament
• Shiny Dough
• The Window (Opening)
• Anger/Hunger
• Two Lips
• Yes/No
• Animal Lover
• The Window (Closening)

Additional Details

Label: Cryptic Corp

Genre: Alternative/Punk

Language: English

Run Time: 120 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 03/06/26

UPC: 5013929362635