CD Captain Beefheart And His Magic Band* – Safe As Milk
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| 1 | Sure 'Nuff 'N Yes, I Do | 2:15 |
| 2 | Zig Zag Wanderer | 2:40 |
| 3 | Call On Me | 2:38 |
| 4 | Dropout Boogie | 2:33 |
| 5 | I'm Glad | 3:32 |
| 6 | Electricity | 3:08 |
| 7 | Yellow Brick Road | 2:29 |
| 8 | Abba Zaba | 2:44 |
| 9 | Plastic Factory | 3:10 |
| 10 | Where There's Woman | 2:11 |
| 11 | Grown So Ugly | 2:28 |
| 12 | Autumn's Child | 4:02 |
| Bonus Tracks | ||
| 13 | Trust Us (Take 6) | 7:18 |
| 14 | Safe As Milk (Take 12) | 5:03 |
| 15 | Beatle Bones N' Smokin' Stones (Part 1) | 3:14 |
| 16 | Moody Liz (Take 8) | 4:35 |
| 17 | Gimme Dat Harp Boy | 3:37 |
| 18 | On Tomorrow | 6:58 |
| 19 | Big Black Baby Shoes | 4:53 |
| 20 | Dirty Blue Gene | 2:42 |
| 21 | Trust Us (Take 9) | 5:38 |
Experience the raw, genre-defying debut of a legend. Safe as Milk, the 1967 debut from Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band, remains a cornerstone of the psychedelic era. Far from the typical sunshine pop of the time, this album is a visceral exploration of Delta blues, warped soul, and avant-garde experimentation.
Anchored by the intricate, biting guitar work of a young Ry Cooder and Don Van Vliet’s (Captain Beefheart) unmistakable, guttural vocals, the album bridges the gap between traditional blues and surrealist art-rock. From the stomping, harmonica-blazing energy of “Plastic Factory” to the Dadaist-inspired rhythms of “Abba Zaba,” Safe as Milk serves as a potent introduction to Beefheart's cosmic, “gonzo” worldview.
This 1993 One Way Records reissue offers collectors a chance to own this critical piece of music history. It is essential listening for fans of experimental blues, psych-rock, and those who appreciate music that refuses to be constrained by genre.
Album Highlights:
- Key Tracks: "Electricity," "Sure 'Nuff 'n Yes I Do," and the hypnotic "Abba Zaba."
- Genre: Psychedelic Rock / Blues Rock / Avant-Garde.
- Significance: A masterpiece of shifting song structures, praised for its angular ingenuity and deep influence on the evolution of alternative rock.
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