Captain Beefheart Discography : Henks Comments!
With regard to the contend of the Virgin -Record- releases
Despite Don Van Vliets renouncements of those lps, I still find them astounding music.
"100 %
pure and good "
exactly what the front-cover of `Unconditionally Guaranteed ītells us
Captain Beefheart Official Studio Albums Discography All the Magic Band's original studio albums, listed in order of recording date. The Legendary A&M Sessions Five tracks from the Magic Band's early days.
Mirror Man Four long, lumbering and glorious tunes from the Plain Brown Wrapper sessions Recorded: 1967 / 8 Released: 1971
The legendary 'sabotaged' psychedelic album.***** Recorded: 1968 Released: 1968
Trout Mask Replica Epic, visionary and unique - Beefheart's yardstick. *****Recorded: 1969 Released: 1969
Lick My Decals Off, Baby ****** the Magic Band's finest moment. Recorded: 1970 Released: 1970
The Spotlight Kid A slower, sparser approach to the blues. Recorded: 1972 Released: 1972
Clear Spot Glorious collection of tight, punchy and pleasing Beefheartisms. Recorded: 1972 Released: 1972 Groovy *****
Unconditionally Guaranteed Beefheart goes commercial? Not really. Recorded: 1974 Released: 1974
Bluejeans & Moonbeams Surprisingly tepid album with only a couple of real gems. Recorded: 1974 Released: 1974
Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller) Strong return to form - hilarious, thrilling and deeply unusual, it's classic Beefheart. Recorded: 1976 / 8 Released: 1978
Doc At the Radar Station Smash ******? Or just the Magic Band it its most abrasive? Recorded: 1980 Released: 1980
Ice Cream For Crow Beefheart's compellingly bleak adieu to the music business. Recorded: 1982 Released: 1982
Ask for other official releases: Beefheart compilations Beefheart live albums Beefheart singles Collaborations with Frank Zappa and others