This week we're discussing the best, most awful, controversial, hilarious, and upsetting album to ever grace God's green Earth, Trout Mask Replica by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band. An album Mike has been listening to since he was 11-years-old and still can't justify why anyone should listen to it. So his brother Robert is here to set the record straight and give (at least his perspective) on why it's the best album ever made. If you don't get the hype, good. You're probably better off spending your time having a family or making money or something.
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Episode 10: Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band
This is a big one, folks. Mike’s brother, Robert, guests on this episode to share his infinite knowledge about Captain Beefheart’s absolutely insane career. Just a warning, there is a 35-minute argument over Trout Mask Replica. Blood was shed.
Closing song: “Big Eyed Beans from Venus” from Clear Spot (1972)
Mike’s Picks:
Bat Chain Puller (2012) — Best Album
Lick My Decals Off, Baby (1970) — Personal Favorite
Unconditionally Guaranteed (1974) — Worst Album, Personal Worst
Alex’s Picks:
Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller) (1978) — Best Album
Safe as Milk (1967) — Personal Favorite
Trout Mask Replica (1969) — Worst Album, Personal Worst
Robert’s Picks:
Trout Mask Replica (1969) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Unconditionally Guaranteed (1974) — Worst Album
Lick My Decals Off, Baby (1970) — Personal Worst
Albums discussed this episode…
Safe as Milk (1967)
Strictly Personal (1968)
Trout Mask Replica (1969)
Lick My Decals Off, Baby (1970)
Mirror Man (1971)
The Spotlight Kid (1972)
Clear Spot (1972)
Unconditionally Guaranteed (1974)
Bluejeans & Moonbeams (1974)
Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller) (1978)
Doc at the Radar Station (1980)
Ice Cream for Crow (1982)
Bat Chain Puller (2012)
Follow Mike on Instagram @popejesseventura, Alex @motherpuncher, and Robert @hudpass.wic
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