The Official Captain Beefheart Thread (albums, tracks, quote, artists)

[Howard the Duck]

Originally Posted by Chives

It's a fantastic sounding album. I never feel like any of the instruments get muddled or lost. The songs are lean, too, which is something I enjoy. Songs that go on too long are a problem I have with a few of his later works...although nothing too bad. That said...I still prefer Doc at the Radar Station to Decals.

Also, if you're into bootlegs, there is a high quality instrumental version of all the Lick My Decals Off, Baby album floating around. It's very cool, although perhaps only a novelty given how important Don's voice is to his songs.

i love Doc, but the second side is just not very interesting

and uh no, not really interested when Don is not singing

[Chives]

Originally Posted by Howard the Duck

i love Doc, but the second side is just not very interesting

and uh no, not really interested when Don is not singing

That's true. I just enjoy the general sound of the album so I put up with a lack of good material partway through.

Where would we be without Don's beautiful voice to guide us?