The Official Captain Beefheart Thread (singer, indie, cassette, member)

Malicious Wakizashi · 11-18-2008, 10:46 AM

I still have trouble listening through an entire Captain Beefheart album. Though I did once during a really ****ty school assembly out of boredom.

Molecules · 11-18-2008, 11:25 AM

Troutmask, definitely an all-timer for me, crazy man avant-garde blues. Brilliant lyrics, who else would be mad enough to record 'Dachau Blues'?
He fell off in the early 70's with the Spotlight Kid etc IMO, went a bit easy. Never been able to get into that stuff although there are some standout classics (Upon The My O My, Her Eyes Are A Blue Million Miles)

The second album Strictly Personal is hideously overlooked aswell, it's the one I recommend to anyone looking for an easy introduction to whatshisface and his Magic Band. I think for an out-of-print 'lost classic' Lick My Decals Off, Baby is pretty well acknowledged.

As for the second Magic Band line-up I love Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller) but I love Ice Cream For Crow even more. Don definitely got his **** together in the end.

Personal fave and highly recommended is also a 90's-issued live record I'm Going To Do What I Wanna Do (Live at My Father's Place 1978). My highlight is during a recital of 'Well', Beefheart stopping to tell a guy to quit nodding his head, and I quote: 'Cut it out man, this is not in 4/4 time. Some things are sacred'...

Anybody have an opinion on Bongo Fury, the 1975 Zappa collab? I always judged it as a Zappa live album that happens to feature Beefheart...

EDIT: his paintings are amazing too. Top 3 abstract expressionists dOoD!

BatChainPuller · 12-09-2008, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Molecules

Anybody have an opinion on Bongo Fury, the 1975 Zappa collab? I always judged it as a Zappa live album that happens to feature Beefheart...

I'm a major fan of 'Bongo Fury' and see it as a lot more than just a Zappa album feat. the Captain. Firstly, the inclusion of dons spoken word stuff (Sam with the flattop showing bringing us the entire album's title) seeps a lot more beefheart into the album that if he were just a guest. Let's face it, without him it would be just another live zappa album. Don't get me wrong, there's no fault in live zappa albums but add Don and it becomes something special.

Sneer · 06-19-2009, 08:46 AM

I'm very late getting into Beefheart. I have no excuse considering the music i listen to these days. Picked up Safe As Milk, Trout Mask Replica and Lick My Decals Off, Baby recently and i love the first and last already - whilst with a few more listens im sure i'll fall in love with Trout Mask. Good stuff.

Kamikazi Kat · 01-23-2009, 09:49 AM

I've just recently gotten into Beefheart, and I'm really starting to love Trout Mask Replica.

I found that this documentary on him was pretty interesting. Not sure if people here have seen it, but its worth posting I guess: Part 1 of 6. The other 5 parts are found pretty easily in the related videos section.

Molecules · 01-23-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Kamikazi Kat

I've just recently gotten into Beefheart, and I'm really starting to love Trout Mask Replica.

I found that this documentary on him was pretty interesting. Not sure if people here have seen it, but its worth posting I guess: Part 1 of 6. The other 5 parts are found pretty easily in the related videos section.

Good man, this is just what the doctor ordered! Definitely worth posting.

RIP Peelie.

Bulldog · 01-26-2009, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Kamikazi Kat

I found that this documentary on him was pretty interesting. Not sure if people here have seen it, but its worth posting I guess: Part 1 of 6. The other 5 parts are found pretty easily in the related videos section.

Just finished watching this a few minutes ago. It's enough to make me wanna hunt down at least a few more of his albums.

I think I said earlier in this thread I've only got Trout Mask Replica (which I'm giving another spin at the minute). I'm thinking Safe As Milk or Iced Cream For Crow next.

jackhammer · 01-26-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bulldog

Just finished watching this a few minutes ago. It's enough to make me wanna hunt down at least a few more of his albums.

I think I said earlier in this thread I've only got Trout Mask Replica (which I'm giving another spin at the minute). I'm thinking Safe As Milk or Iced Cream For Crow next.

you want linky linky? I have Safe As Milk and the amazing Lick My Decals, Baby.

Bulldog · 01-26-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

you want linky linky? I have Safe As Milk and the amazing Lick My Decals, Baby.

Muchos gracias senor

Kamikazi Kat · 03-01-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

you want linky linky? I have Safe As Milk and the amazing Lick My Decals, Baby.

I'll take any Beefheart links as well. I only have Trout Mask Replica right now.

11-18-2008, 10:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
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11-18-2008, 11:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Molecules daddy don't Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: the Wastes Posts: 2,577	Troutmask, definitely an all-timer for me, crazy man avant-garde blues. Brilliant lyrics, who else would be mad enough to record 'Dachau Blues'? He fell off in the early 70's with the Spotlight Kid etc IMO, went a bit easy. Never been able to get into that stuff although there are some standout classics (Upon The My O My, Her Eyes Are A Blue Million Miles) The second album Strictly Personal is hideously overlooked aswell, it's the one I recommend to anyone looking for an easy introduction to whatshisface and his Magic Band. I think for an out-of-print 'lost classic' Lick My Decals Off, Baby is pretty well acknowledged. As for the second Magic Band line-up I love Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller) but I love Ice Cream For Crow even more. Don definitely got his **** together in the end. Personal fave and highly recommended is also a 90's-issued live record I'm Going To Do What I Wanna Do (Live at My Father's Place 1978). My highlight is during a recital of 'Well', Beefheart stopping to tell a guy to quit nodding his head, and I quote: 'Cut it out man, this is not in 4/4 time. Some things are sacred'... Anybody have an opinion on Bongo Fury, the 1975 Zappa collab? I always judged it as a Zappa live album that happens to feature Beefheart... EDIT: his paintings are amazing too. Top 3 abstract expressionists dOoD! __________________ [SIZE="1"]Eff em tumble her Last edited by Molecules; 11-18-2008 at 11:31 AM.

06-19-2009, 08:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,397	I'm very late getting into Beefheart. I have no excuse considering the music i listen to these days. Picked up Safe As Milk, Trout Mask Replica and Lick My Decals Off, Baby recently and i love the first and last already - whilst with a few more listens im sure i'll fall in love with Trout Mask. Good stuff. __________________ LastFM Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show

01-23-2009, 09:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
Kamikazi Kat Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 329	I've just recently gotten into Beefheart, and I'm really starting to love Trout Mask Replica. I found that this documentary on him was pretty interesting. Not sure if people here have seen it, but its worth posting I guess: Part 1 of 6. The other 5 parts are found pretty easily in the related videos section.