The Official Captain Beefheart Thread

Kamikazi Kat · 06-25-2009, 02:39 AM

Its gotten to that point where Beefheart's music doesn't even feel experimental or unaccessible, I just love it. It fills me with energy, I can't stand to sit down while listening to it.

And yes, I'm editing a post I made like a month ago. I corrected a spelling error. Go kill yourself.

Fercap · 10-15-2009, 04:08 PM

I love Captain Beefheart, if you love him say why, if you hate him, screw you

I love insanity of it, I love the controlled lunacy of it

Kole · 10-16-2009, 02:13 AM

He is great, not a genius like Zappa, but still great. Things he has done in his life (of which I read in Zappa's autobiography)...

bardonodude · 10-16-2009, 12:19 PM

didnt zappa back this band hard? I really love trout mask replica

Kole · 10-16-2009, 03:03 PM

Yeah, he helped him out, when he (Beefheart) and his Magic Band signed some wrong contracts or smth.

TotalHenshin · 10-18-2009, 10:07 AM

I liked Trout Mask Replica, but I didn't love it. I found it more fascinating than.... "playable", shall we say? I should go check out some other Captain Beefheart albums. I heard his debut is a pretty good piece too, no?

storymilo · 10-19-2009, 08:07 PM

All I own by him is The Mirror Man Sessions and I'm getting the feeling it may not be the best place to start. Any ideas of what to get next?

the tortured ego effect · 10-21-2009, 06:41 AM

Just had to say I love 'em. Not a complete CB nut job, but VERY cool and always a great listen. Big Eyed Beans From Venus are for everyone!

lucifer_sam · 10-21-2009, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by storymilo

All I own by him is The Mirror Man Sessions and I'm getting the feeling it may not be the best place to start. Any ideas of what to get next?

any direction but Unconditionally Guaranteed should do just fine.

Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller) is an album i've come to look on with fond eyes lately, and there's always the obligatory Trout Mask Replica to warm your soul. Doc at the Radar Station, Lick My Decals Off Baby, and Safe as Milk are all rather excellent as well.

Kole · 10-21-2009, 12:22 PM

Start at the beginning - Safe as Milk. Great album. Trout Replica, Lick My Decals Off, Baby, Shiny Beast, Doc at the Radar Station and Ice Cream for Crow are a must. Just don't go anywhere near Unconditionally Guaranteed (as Lucifer Sam said) or Bluejeans and Moonbeams.

06-25-2009, 02:39 AM	#81 (permalink)
Kamikazi Kat Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 329	Its gotten to that point where Beefheart's music doesn't even feel experimental or unaccessible, I just love it. It fills me with energy, I can't stand to sit down while listening to it. And yes, I'm editing a post I made like a month ago. I corrected a spelling error. Go kill yourself. Last edited by Kamikazi Kat; 07-18-2009 at 12:07 AM.

10-15-2009, 04:08 PM	#82 (permalink)
Fercap Groupie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2	Captain Beefheart I love Captain Beefheart, if you love him say why, if you hate him, screw you I love insanity of it, I love the controlled lunacy of it

10-16-2009, 02:13 AM	#83 (permalink)
Kole Groupie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 24	He is great, not a genius like Zappa, but still great. Things he has done in his life (of which I read in Zappa's autobiography)... __________________ "Most people wouldn't know good music if it came up and bit them in the ass." Frank Zappa

10-16-2009, 03:03 PM	#85 (permalink)
Kole Groupie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 24	Yeah, he helped him out, when he (Beefheart) and his Magic Band signed some wrong contracts or smth. __________________ "Most people wouldn't know good music if it came up and bit them in the ass." Frank Zappa

10-21-2009, 12:22 PM	#90 (permalink)
Kole Groupie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 24	Start at the beginning - Safe as Milk. Great album. Trout Replica, Lick My Decals Off, Baby, Shiny Beast, Doc at the Radar Station and Ice Cream for Crow are a must. Just don't go anywhere near Unconditionally Guaranteed (as Lucifer Sam said) or Bluejeans and Moonbeams. __________________ "Most people wouldn't know good music if it came up and bit them in the ass." Frank Zappa

10-16-2009, 12:19 PM	#84 (permalink)
bardonodude Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 1,367	didnt zappa back this band hard? I really love trout mask replica

10-18-2009, 10:07 AM	#86 (permalink)
TotalHenshin Groupie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 52	I liked Trout Mask Replica, but I didn't love it. I found it more fascinating than.... "playable", shall we say? I should go check out some other Captain Beefheart albums. I heard his debut is a pretty good piece too, no?

10-19-2009, 08:07 PM	#87 (permalink)
storymilo Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,845	All I own by him is The Mirror Man Sessions and I'm getting the feeling it may not be the best place to start. Any ideas of what to get next?

10-21-2009, 06:41 AM	#88 (permalink)
the tortured ego effect Groupie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5	Just had to say I love 'em. Not a complete CB nut job, but VERY cool and always a great listen. Big Eyed Beans From Venus are for everyone!