Description
Renaldo & The Loaf – Arabic Yodeling – Vinyl Record
Ralph Records 8308
Arabic Yodelling is the third studio album by the British experimental duo Renaldo & The Loaf, released in 1983 through Ralph Records. Known for their avant-garde approach, the duo—David Janssen (Ted the Loaf) and Brian Poole (Renaldo M)—crafted this album over a span of two years, utilizing unconventional instruments, tape loops, and found sounds to create a distinctive sonic landscape.
Track Listing:
Green Candle
Night
Bearded Cats
The Blowflies’ Dilemma
Dichotomy Rag
A Critical Dance
Wilf in Builth
Leery Looks (From Father’s Books)
Home After Rain
Clean Gender
Vitamin Song
Lonely Rosa
J.P.W.B.C.
Like Some Kous-Kous Western
Nelda Danced at Daybreak
There’s a Cap on the Lawn
The album’s title originates from the track “Like Some Kous-Kous Western,” where Poole’s vocalizations were described as resembling “Arabic yodelling.” This fusion of disparate cultural elements exemplifies the duo’s penchant for blending the unexpected.
Arabic Yodelling stands as a testament to Renaldo & The Loaf’s innovative spirit, offering a unique auditory journey that continues to captivate enthusiasts of experimental music.
