Celebrating a milestone in experimental rock and blues, Captain Beefheart and The Magic Band’s Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller) reveals the group at their most inventive and expressive. Driven by Captain Beefheart’s unmistakable voice and vibrant songwriting, the album delivers a kaleidoscopic soundscape where guitars, brass, marimba, and electronics swirl vividly across the stereo field.
This 45th Anniversary Deluxe Edition presents the original 1978 masterpiece newly recut from the original master tapes, alongside a full LP of twelve previously unreleased demos, rough mixes, and alternate versions from the Shiny Beast sessions. Featuring iconic tracks such as “Tropical Hot Dog Night,” “The Floppy Boot Stomp,” and “Bat Chain Puller,” this release offers a deeply immersive experience for both longtime fans and newcomers alike.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Rhino Records (2)
- Genre: Rock, Blues
- Release Date: 11/24/2023
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TRACKS
A1. The Floppy Boot Stomp
A2. Tropical Hot Dog Night
A3. Ice Rose
A4. Harry Irene
A5. You Know You're A Man
A6. Bat Chain Puller
B1. When I See Mommy I Feel Like A Mummy
B2. Owed T'Alex
B3. Candle Mambo
B4. Love Lies
B5. Suction Prints
B6. Apes-Ma
C1. Suction Prints (Instrumental Demo)
C2. Brickbats (Instrumental Rough Mix)
C3. The Witch Doctor Life (Demo)
C4. When I See Mommy I Feel Like A Mummy (Demo)
C5. Run Paint Run Run (Instrumental Rough Mix)
D1. Tropical Hot Dog Night (Rough Mix)
D2. You Know You're A Man (Instrumental Alternate Version)
D3. Candle Mambo (Demo)
D4. Love Lies (Demo)
D5. Harry Irene (Rough Mix)
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