''The Snakey Wake'' was a fan-club only release of music played by

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at the wake of their longtime friend,

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. It is one track that is about 20 minutes long, but there are parts of the track.

Track listing

# The Snakey Wake ## Six More Miles ## Laments ## Exotica ## Primal ## Depart {{Authority control The Residents albums 1988 albums Fan-club-release albums