I was running through my iTunes library looking for something to play while I cleaned the apartment and crossed an old, obscure, strange album I once bought by The Residents called “Hell”. Just for fun I played what I think is the strangest song I’ve ever heard in my life, “Lizard Lady”. (M3U preview link) (I wish I could find a link so you could hear it. It’s seriously psychedelic.
It occurred to me to write here a quick blog note to ask my readers (both of you) what you think the weirdest song is you’ve ever heard. (The only other candidate I can think of right now is “Stop Eating my Brain” by Scratch Acid.)
Any candidates?
If you’re looking for psychedelic brain melting weirdness, I’m not sure ANYTHING is going to beat The Residents (and Lizard Lady is indeed a classic.)
If you enjoy rambling surrealist lyrics, there is King Missile, I always liked “I’m Sorry.”
Frank Zappa’s “Dental Hygiene Dilemma” holds a special place in my heart.
For just plain aural weirdness I recommend “Battle Against Clown” from the soundtrack of the movie Akira.
There is of course the great Mr. Bungle. “My Ass is on Fire” is a wonderfully disturbing sort of weird.
Comment by Bryan — September 1, 2007 @ 3:26 pm