By their own assertion, they achieved their unique sound in part by striving to get unnatural synthesizer-like sounds using only what instruments they had available (acoustic ones). To that end they routinely used muffled and de-tuned instruments, and often to striking effect, tape loops / manipulation. The two released four full length albums, one collection, various songs on compilation albums, and several self-produced demos. They were "discovered" by The Residents when Brian dropped off a tape at Ralph Records headquarters in San Francisco, during a visit to the U.S. After being signed to Ralph, they collaborated with The Residents on Title in Limbo.
By 1989, the collaboration had lost its steam, and the duo disbanded after recording a sea shanty, "Haul on the Bowline," which appeared only on a Ralph various artists release. Brian/Renaldo contributed to sporadic recordings in the 1990s. In 2006 upon the launch of the new Renaldo & the Loaf web site, the duo were reunited for the first time in the better part of two decades.
Websites:
http://www.turkeyworld.org/renaldoloaf/index.html
http://www.myspace.com/ollehollehrotcod
http://www.myspace.com/thedarkeningscale (The Loaf)
http://www.myspace.com/renaldomalpractice (Renaldo)
Extracting The Re-Re
Renaldo and The Loaf Lyrics
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Try to get there,
Try to make your act a favor.
Like a _________
________ false.
Strips you of your skin, it's heavy,
And worn, and it stains my point of view.
My point in part,
Everytime you put a mark on me
Worse,
Everytime you try to start with me.
And I'm inclined to boil,
You're a solid state.
I'm inclined to boil
Destroy your maze.
Cause you're a hole,
You're a hole,
You're a hole,
Learo.
You're a hole,
You're a hole,
You're a hole,
You're a hole.
(repeat last two sections)
Try to move it,
Try to get there,
Try to force a conversation.
Like a polish,
Too much shock.
Twitches you, your skin is heavy,
And worn, and it stains my point in print.
My point in print.
Everytime you put a mark on me,
Print,
Everytime you try to start with me.
And I'm a thick skin,
You're a nervous brand of metal.
I'm a thick skin,
You're a nervous brand of soul.
You're a hole,
You're a hole,
You're a hole,
Learo.
You're a hole,
You're a hole,
You're a hole,
You're a hole.
(repeat last two sections)
Took a long time,
Took care of the situation.
________ all torn,
And _________________
Nothing stands out,
___________________________
Nothing stands out
When your mouth is spoiled. (? )
(repeat)
The song "Extracting The Re-Re" by Renaldo and The Loaf is a complex and enigmatic piece of music that is open to interpretation. The lyrics suggest a sense of frustration and anger directed towards someone who is causing the singer strife. The opening lines of the song urge the subject to "try to prove it" and "try to get there," perhaps indicating that they are failing to live up to their own expectations or promises. The singer goes on to describe the subject as being like a "heavy skin" that "strips you of your own skin," suggesting that they are a burden and an uncomfortable presence.
The repeated refrain of "You're a hole, Learo" further emphasizes the singer's disdain for the subject. The use of Learo as a name is unclear, but it could suggest that the subject is a particular person who has caused the singer harm in some way. The imagery of a hole suggests a sense of emptiness and negativity, further highlighting the negative feelings directed towards the subject. The line "Took a long time, took care of the situation" suggests that some sort of action has been taken to address the problem, but exactly what that action was is left unclear.
Line by Line Meaning
Try to prove it,
Attempt to provide evidence or justification.
Try to get there,
Attempt to reach a particular state or condition.
Try to make your act a favor.
Attempt to make your performance beneficial.
Like a _________
Similar to a comparison that is intentionally left blank.
_________ false.
Deceptively untrue.
Strips you of your skin, it's heavy,
Removes layers of your identity, burdensome.
And worn, and it stains my point of view.
And damaged, and it negatively affects my perspective.
My point in part,
My argument in one aspect.
Everytime you put a mark on me
Whenever you criticize me.
Worse,
More terrible than before.
Everytime you try to start with me.
Whenever you attempt to initiate a confrontation with me.
And I'm inclined to boil,
I'm inclined to become very angry.
You're a solid state.
You're constant and unchanging.
I'm inclined to boil
I'm inclined to become very angry.
Destroy your maze.
Put an end to your complicated and confusing situation.
Cause you're a hole,
Because you're empty and worthless.
You're a hole,
You're empty and worthless.
You're a hole,
You're empty and worthless.
Learo.
Unknown.
You're a hole,
You're empty and worthless.
You're a hole,
You're empty and worthless.
You're a hole,
You're empty and worthless.
Learo.
Unknown.
Try to move it,
Attempt to activate or change something.
Try to get there,
Attempt to reach a particular state or condition.
Try to force a conversation.
Attempt to make a discussion happen, even if it is difficult.
Like a polish,
Similar to a shiny finish.
Too much shock.
Overly stimulating.
Twitches you, your skin is heavy,
Gives you spasms, burdensome.
And worn, and it stains my point in print.
And damaged, and it negatively affects my opinion as expressed in writing.
My point in print.
My argument as expressed in writing.
Everytime you put a mark on me,
Whenever you criticize me.
Print,
In writing.
Everytime you try to start with me.
Whenever you attempt to initiate a confrontation with me.
And I'm a thick skin,
I'm very resilient.
You're a nervous brand of metal.
You're an agitated and anxious type of person.
I'm a thick skin,
I'm very resilient.
You're a nervous brand of soul.
You're an agitated and anxious type of person.
You're a hole,
You're empty and worthless.
You're a hole,
You're empty and worthless.
You're a hole,
You're empty and worthless.
Learo.
Unknown.
You're a hole,
You're empty and worthless.
You're a hole,
You're empty and worthless.
You're a hole,
You're empty and worthless.
Learo.
Unknown.
Took a long time,
It took a significant amount of time.
Took care of the situation.
Handled the problem with attention.
________ all torn,
Physically destroyed.
And _________________
Unknown.
Nothing stands out,
Nothing is particularly noteworthy.
Nothing stands out
Nothing is particularly noteworthy.
When your mouth is spoiled. (? )
When your speech is corrupted and unpleasant.
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@gabrielsantander2905
wonderful
@MELONMOVIES
Thanks for uploading these, I'd never heard of them before, but you've helped make me a fan!!! :D
@caseynegreiff5515
"That's fantastic!" R-J-R = R J Reynolds Tobacco Company
@tracx2003
fantasticooooo
@niclawson8469
Love this, always have.
@chflarforkorp2060
It's cut off at like 3:50 on Apple Music, thought it was supposed to just abruptly end
@meinerzweier
A ritual call to prayer.
@JohnJohnson-jh2re
RJR; Man owns a lil' yacht.
@user-ws4wd2bx9i
Can someone tell me what is a re-re?
@adamwhybray9300
Does this include sampling from Herzog's 'How Much Wood Could a Woodchuck Chuck'?