The King and I

by The Residents

The King and I cover art

Taking a predictably bizarre turn, the anonymous avant-garde collective dedicated an entire album to deeply disturbing, synthesized reinterpretations of Elvis Presley classics alongside their own original compositions. 'The King and I' utilizes intensely cold, early MIDI instrumentation and chilling, deadpan vocal deliveries to deconstruct the mythos of American rock and roll. It is a brilliant, unsettling piece of musical satire that completely subverts pop nostalgia.

Genres

  • Minimal Synth
  • Experimental Rock

Tracklist

  1. Blue Suede Shoes
  2. The Baby King Part 1
  3. Don't Be Cruel
  4. Heartbreak Hotel
  5. All Shook Up
  6. Return To Sender
  7. The Baby King Part 2
  8. Teddy Bear
  9. Devil In Disguise
  10. Stuck On You
  11. Big Hunk O' Love
  12. A Fool Such As I
  13. The Baby King Part 3
  14. Little Sister
  15. His Latest Flame
  16. Burning Love
  17. Viva Las Vegas
  18. The Baby King Part 4
  19. Love Me Tender
  20. The Baby King Part 5
  21. Hound Dog