English avant-guitarist Philip Charles Lithman, aka
Snakefinger, began an association with
the Residents in 1969, before the group even had that name. The Residents co-produced his two albums with
Snakefinger.
Greener Postures was originally released in 1980. This is the peculiar and unique material of a cult guitarist extraordinaire. Each song is a quirky island in a sea of sonic oddity. The gamut on
Greener Postures runs from the edgy depression ballad "Living in Vain" to "I Come From an Island" with an oppressive beat and stark message that could come from
the Residents' The Mole Show. A listen to this album forces consideration of his immense contribution to
the Residents' sound. ~ Tom Schulte