The Elbow Is Taboo

The Elbow Is Taboo is an album by Renaldo & The Loaf, released on Ralph Records.
The album was recorded with a higher budget than their previous albums, the money earned by their collaboration with The Residents, 'Title In Limbo' had given the duo the funds to purchase more advanced recording equipment, such as a mixing desk, permanently located in Brian Poole's home studio, however this advancement brought unease, as Dave Janssen missed having the ease of being able to record whenever he wanted on his 8 track.
For this album the group also first used a sampler, and a drum machine, advancing their sound moreso.
Recording for the album began in 1984, but due to their unfamiliarity with the new equipment, concluded in 1986, however, due to conflicts in mixing and re-shoots for the artwork, the album didn't come out until 1987.
By the time the album was released, the duo were tired, and, after a few more small releases, decided to go on hiatus.
== Track Listing ==
# A Street Called Straight (6:09)
# Boule! <Sub>(Ptôse)</Sub> (3:53)
# The Elbow is Taboo (2:51)
# Hambu Hodo (7:45)
# Dance for Somnambulists (1:28)
# Here’s to the Oblong Boys (3:11)
# The Bread Song (2:12)
# Critical/Dance (5:54)
# Extracting the Re-Re (4:35)
== Credits ==
Brian Poole
* Composition, Recording & Production.
* Vocals On: A Street Called Straight, Boule!, The Elbow Is Taboo, Hambu Hodo, Here's To The Oblong Boys, The Bread Song, Critical/Dance & Extracting The Re-Re (A Ritual Call To Prayer)
* Casiotone 202 Synthesizer On: A Street Called Straight, Boule!, Hambu Hodo, Dance For Sonambulists, Here's To The Oblong Boys & Critical/Dance
* Dice-generated Random Drum Programming: The Elbow Is Taboo, Hambu Hodo, Here's To The Oblong Boys & Critical/Dance
* Percussion On: Boule!, Dance For Sonambulists & Extracting The Re-Re (A Ritual Call To Prayer)
* Sampler On: Hambu Hodo, Here's To The Oblong Boys & Critical/Dance
* Bouzouki & Cymbals On: The Elbow Is Taboo & The Bread Song
* Dulcimer, Snare Drums & Hoover Tube On: A Street Called Straight
* Harmonica & Egyptian Drums On: The Elbow Is Taboo
* Bass & Clarinet On: Hambu Hodo
* Glockenspiel On: Dance For Sonambulists
* Guitar On: Here's To The Oblong Boys
* Chinese Cymbal & Bowed Koto On: The Bread Song
* Violin & Treble Guitar On: Critical/Dance
* Bass Casio Synthesizer & Pickle Jar Percussion On: Extracting The Re-Re (A Ritual Call To Prayer)
Dave Janssen
* Composition, Recording & Production.
* Dice-generated Random Drum Programming On: The Elbow Is Taboo, Hambu Hodo, Here's To The Oblong Boys & Critical / Dance
* Casiotone 202 Synthesizer On: Hambu Hodo, Dance For Sonambulists & Extracting The Re-Re (A Ritual Call To Prayer)
* Sampler On: Hambu Hodo, Here's To The Oblong Boys & Critical / Dance
* Loops on: A Street Called Straight & Extracting The Re-Re (A Ritual Call To Prayer)
* 12-String Acoustic Guitar On: Boule! & The Bread Song
* Clarinet On: Hambu Hodo & Critical/Dance
* Electric Guitar On: Hambu Hodo & Dance For Sonambulists
* Bouzouki & Electronic Drums on A Street Called Straight
* Kalimba & Percussion On: Boulie! 
* Mandolin On: The Elbow Is Taboo
* Fuzzed & Hammered Guitar On: Here's To The Oblong Boys
* Bowed Koto On: The Bread Song
== Release History ==
Year	Format	Region	Label
1987	LP 	UK 	Some Bizzare
1987	LP 	NL 	Torso
1987	LP 	US 	Ralph Records
1993	CD 	US 	T.E.C. Tones
1997	CD 	UK 	Some Bizzare
== See Also ==
* Title In Limbo
Category:Renaldo & The Loaf
Category:1987
Category:1986
Category:Ralph albums
Category:Albums Produced by Renaldo & The Loaf