Don Van Vliet, better known to the world as Captain Beefheart, remains one of the most singular and boundary-defying figures in American music history. A visionary who blended avant-garde rock, delta blues, and free jazz into something entirely his own, his work continues to captivate listeners and collectors decades after his final recordings. Son Of Dust Sucker: The Roger Eagle Tapes offers a fascinating glimpse into the Beefheart archive, surfacing recordings tied to the legendary Roger Eagle — a pivotal figure in the UK music scene who championed the artist early on.
Released on Record Store Day 2014 via Dandelion Records, this purple vinyl pressing presented in a gatefold sleeve is a compelling artifact for fans of Captain Beefheart's raw, uncompromising sound. The recordings carry the gritty, unpolished energy that defines the blues-soaked edge of his catalog, making this a worthy addition for anyone drawn to the more rugged corners of his discography.
- Format: Vinyl
- Purple Vinyl
- Label: Dandelion Records (3)
- Genre: Rock, Blues
- Release Date: 04/25/2025
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TRACKS
A1. Floppy Boot Stomp
A2. Owed T' Alex
A3. Harry Irene
A4. Flavor Bud Living
A5. Human Totem Pole
A6. Bat Chain Puller
B1. Brickbats
B2. Apes Ma
B3. A Carrot Is As Close As A Rabbit Gets To A Diamond
B4. 81 Poop Hatch
B5. Scream Crooked Sam
B6. Odd Jobs
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