Freak Show returns in this expansive 3×CD remastered edition from Cherry Red, presenting one of The Residents’ most iconic 1990s conceptual works in a definitive archival form. Housed in a multicoloured cardboard digipak, this collector’s set dives deep into the band’s surreal, electronic and avant‑garde universe — from the original album to bonus “freaks” and an entire disc of developmental jams, rough mixes and Pony Rink experiments.
A rare and essential piece for fans of outsider art, experimental electronics and The Residents’ unmistakably theatrical storytelling.
Track Listing
Disc 1 – Freak Show (Remastered)
- Everyone Comes to the Freak Show – 4:02
- Harry the Head (vocals: Laurie Amat) – 2:57
- Herman the Human Mole – 3:57
- Wanda the Worm Woman – 4:37
- Jack the Boneless Boy – 5:57
- Benny the Bouncing Bump – 6:07
- Mickey the Mumbling Midget – 4:28
- Lillie (vocals: Diana Alden) – 7:02
- Nobody Laughs When They Leave – 5:50
Bonus Freaks
- The Mutes – 5:40
- Blowoff – 13:38
- All Tha’ Freaks – 1:04
- The Eyes Scream – 2:25
- Jelly Jack (Icky Flix) – 4:21
- Harry the Head (Icky Flix) – 2:57
- Jelly Jack RMX – 3:39
Disc 2 – The Freak Show Evolutions
- Spring 1990 Jam 1 – 4:52
- Spring 1990 Jam 2 – 9:55
- Spring 1990 Jam 3 – 8:52
- Rough Mix 1 – 1:42
- Rough Mix 2 – 2:35
- Rough Mix 4 – 2:13
- Rough Mix 7 – 5:19
- Rough Mix 10 – 1:16
- Rough Mix 12 – 1:42
- Rough Mix 13 – 1:48
- Rough Mix 14 – 2:59
- Rough Mix 16 – 1:21
- Rough Mix 19 – 0:50
- Rough Mix 21 – 0:50
- Pony Rink 1 – 0:44
- Pony Rink 3 – 2:54
- Pony Rink 4 – 2:22
- Pony Rink 5 – 1:55
- Pony Rink 6 – 1:59
- Pony Rink 9 – 2:12
- Pony Rink 10 – 2:37
- Pony Rink 11 – 1:54
- Pony Rink 13 – 1:21
- Pony Rink 17 – 2:01
- Pony Rink 20 – 2:32
- Pony Rink 23 – 3:03
- Pony Rink 26 – 2:57
Features
- 3×CD remastered edition
- Digipak packaging with multicoloured artwork
- Experimental / electronic / avant‑garde concept album
- Includes bonus tracks, Icky Flix versions and extensive archival material
- 1990s Residents era
- Collector‑grade Cherry Red release
- Cardboard sleeve, remastered audio
Information
Artist: The Residents
Title: Freak Show
Format: 3×CD, Album, Remastered, Digipak
Label: Cherry Red
Released: (Reissue year — add if needed)
Genre: Experimental / Electronic / Avant‑Garde
Packaging: Cardboard digipak
Condition: New (if sealed)
