"American Composer's Series 1982-1987" is a comprehensive CD collection by the avant-garde group The Residents, released by Cherry Red Records. This set compiles the band's ambitious reinterpretations of works by iconic American composers such as George Gershwin, James Brown, John Philip Sousa, and Hank Williams. With their signature experimental approach blending rock, electronic music, and surreal soundscapes, The Residents deconstruct and reimagine classic pieces in ways that challenge conventional listening experiences. Since forming in the early 1970s, The Residents have become legendary for their anonymity and boundary-pushing artistry; albums like "Eskimo," "Duck Stab/Buster & Glen," and "The Commercial Album" are considered milestones in experimental music. Cherry Red Records is renowned for its dedication to eclecticism and quality reissues across genres?making them an ideal partner to present this unique retrospective.