Originally released in 1986, II & III stands as one of Camper Van Beethoven's most defining early statements, building on the folk-punk energy of their debut and pushing it into far stranger, more adventurous territory. The album blends alt-country, Eastern European folk, psychedelic passages, and off-kilter pop into a sound that is equal parts irreverent and inspired.
What makes II & III so enduring is its "coherently incoherent" spirit — a sly, literate sensibility that refuses to take genre boundaries seriously while still crafting genuinely memorable songs. Standouts like "Sad Lovers' Waltz" and "No Krugerrands for David" showcase the band's unique ability to be absurdist and heartfelt at the same time, cementing this album as a cornerstone of the American alternative underground.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Color Vinyl
- Label: Pitch-A-Tent
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 05/29/2026
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TRACKS
A1. Abundance
A2. Cowboys From Hollywood
A3. Sad Lovers' Waltz
A4. Turtlehead
A5. I Love Her All The Time
A6. No Flies On Us
A7. Down And Out
A8. No Krugerrands For David
A9. (Don't You Go To) Goleta
A10. 4 Year Plan
B1. (We're A) Bad Trip
B2. Circles
B3. Dustpan
B4. Sometimes
B5. Chain Of Circumstance
B6. ZZ-Top Goes To Egypt
B7. Cattle (Reversed)
B8. Form Another Stone
B9. No More Bullshit
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