Renaldo & The Loaf’s Songs For Swinging Larvae / Songs From The Surgery captures the avant-garde spirit that cemented their cult status in experimental electronic and rock circles. Originally created between 1979 and 1981, these recordings showcase the duo’s playful yet unsettling approach—layering unconventional instrumentation, surreal lyrics, and inventive sound manipulation into a truly distinctive sonic experience.
This reissue, brought to life by Editions Mego in 2019, is notable for pairing the beloved Songs For Swinging Larvae with the revealing companion collection Songs From The Surgery. The latter offers over 50 minutes of improvisations, alternate takes, and unreleased material, presenting a fascinating glimpse into the band’s creative process and defying easy comparison to their peers.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Editions Mego
- Genre: Electronic, Rock
- Release Date: 05/00/2019
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TRACKS
A1. Lime Jelly Grass
A2. A Medical Man
A3. Bali Whine
A4. Kimbolton Gnome Song
A5. Frass
A6. N2O (Going Under)
A7. B.P.M.
A8. Spratts Medium
A9. Honest Joe's Indian Gets The Goat On The Way To The Cowboys' Conga
B1. Ow! Stew The Red Shoe
B2. Bustle The Burgoo
B3. Is Guava A Donut?
B4. A Sob Story
B5. Hats Off, Gentlemen!
B6. Renaldo's Trip To Venice
B7. Ted's Reverie
C1. Henri Lies
C2. The Wheelchair Song (Sketch)
C3. Moths On Sloths Version 1
C4. A Medical Man (Early Version)
C5. Honest Joe's Indian (Early Version)
C6. Fat Man's Visit
C7. Melvyn's Repose
C8. Moths On Sloths Version 2
C9. Bustle The Burgoo (Early Version)
D1. Acoustic Guitar Sketch
D2. The Hydrophile
D3. Gone To Gondwana (Original Version)
D4. Token Nudity
D5. N2O (Going Under) (Alternative Mix)
D6. It Is What It Is (Really)
D7. Father Always Kept His Hand Closed
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