Tweedles

Tweedles is a concept album by The Residents released on October 31, 2006. The CD is accompanied by a two-part book: the first half consists of the album's spoken lines, and the second half contains the lyrics to the songs.

It was recorded in 2006 when The Residents were invited by a friend in Romania to try out his new recording studios. As The Residents' own studio was undergoing maintenance to make it earthquake-resistant and could not be used for a year, they took the opportunity to record a new album.

Concept

Tweedles tells the story of a sexual predator from a first person perspective. The character is shown contemplating his internal conflicts, lack of empathy, and romantic idealism that he ultimately cannot attain. Towards the end of the album it is revealed that "Tweedles" is the name of a clown alter-ego the narrator would have created if he'd succeeded in becoming an entertainer.

Track listing

1. "Dreams" - 3:50
2. "Almost Perfect" - 4:04
3. "Mark of the Male" - 2:14
4. "Life" - 3:35
5. "Isolation" - 4:17
6. "Stop Signs" - 6:04
7. "Elevation" - 4:51
8. "Forgiveness" - 1:29
9. "Insincere" - 2:06
10. "The Perfect Lover" - 3:30
11. "Brown Cow" - 5:18
12. "Sometimes" - 3:07
13. "Ugly (at the End)" - 3:19
14. "Keep Talkin'" - 3:47
15. "Shame on Me" - 6:45
16. "Susie Smiles" - 2:36