Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - Live From Harpos 1980 (CD, Gonzo Multimedia, Pop)
There are few artists as controversial as Don Van Vliet. Praised to the hilt by some while constantly criticized and belittled by others, Vliet's musical output under the name Captain Beefheart is still being discussed and scrutinized as years go by. If you're wanting to discover the band, the best starting point would probably be Clear Spot or Lick My Decals Off, Baby...while Trout Mask Replica continues to be the most talked about album. Don passed away a few years ago and ever since there has been a continual flow of unreleased and unearthed recordings of him and his band. Live From Harpos 1980 is probably meant for the diehard fan, as the sound quality is average. Folks unfamiliar with the music will probably get lost here, but true fans will find a great deal here to appreciate. We're of the opinion that Van Vliet is one of the greatest creative minds ever to hit the world of recorded music, so there's a lot of stuff here we find intriguing and somewhat mindbending. Sure wish we coulda been a fly on the wall during this concert (!)...cuz it sounds like the Captain and his crew were having one helluva time playing for a very appreciate crowd in 1980 in Detroit, Michigan. The band played a whole slew of stompin' crazy cuts including "Nowadays A Woman's Gotta Hit A Man," "Dr. Dark," "Bat Chain Puller," "My Human Gets Me Blues," and "Big Eyed Beans From Venus." Folks either love this stuff or they hate it. So the sound quality's not the greatest...who cares? This is historical stuff...! Recommended only for serious Beefheart fans. Top pick.
Don Van Vliet (born Don Glen Vliet; January 15, 1941 – December 17, 2010) was an American musician, singer-songwriter, artist and poet known by the stage name Captain Beefheart. His musical work..
Don Van Vliet (born Don Glen Vliet; January 15, 1941 – December 17, 2010) was an American musician, singer-songwriter, artist and poet known by the stage name Captain Beefheart. His musical work..
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