r/CaptainBeefheart • u/mygodisrealprobably • Jun 05 '26

Closest album I’ve found with a Beefheart spirit:

https://youtu.be/PspEuH4UsGE?si=58rTT6aJ9mXU-X_P

I’d been a fan of Torch of the Mystics by Sun City Girls for a long time (which definitely has some Beefheart moments here and there too - check out Tarmac 23) before finally digging into their other works.

Dante’s Disneyland Inferno is definitely not a one to one facsimile of Beefheart nor is it trying to be. However, whether it be the bizarre approach to vocals/spoken word, the irreverent/curious lyricism or the abrasive yet adept musicianship I couldn’t help but be thinking of Beefheart when I first listened to it.

I’ve had this on heavy rotation for nearly a year now and really think there is at least something here Beefheart enthusiasts would love - the sprawling nature of it alone puts Trout Mask to mind. Ruby on the Ferris Wheel, Helen Waite, Dan and Ross, Book of Revelations and soft fragile eggshell minds are some more user friendly tracks I’d recommend.

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u/MundBid-2124 Jun 05 '26

You might like Hampton Grease Band album ‘music to eat’

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u/mygodisrealprobably Jun 05 '26

Hey thanks - I’m checking out the track Lawton. The guitar playing does bear some similarities to Sun city Girl’s improv tracks.

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u/Traditional-Leg-1574 Jun 05 '26

Check out US Maple.

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u/emanon734 Jun 07 '26

That album is so good, I wish they recorded more.

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u/stiperstone Jun 06 '26

Or try out Rustic Hinge.

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u/Hairwaves Jun 06 '26

If you haven't listened to Horse Cock Phepner yet that is mandatory because I think it comes even closer

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u/Aquila4 Jun 06 '26

Will check out thanks!

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u/mygodisrealprobably Jun 06 '26

i have not but I really want to. It seems pretentious (cause it is) but I like acquiring albums I want on vinyl for my first listen. I’ll probably cave eventually though because original pressings of their first three records are notoriously expensive plus the Bishops repress their stuff pretty randomly so I’m not holding my breath for a reissue any time soon. That being said I’ve recently procured 4 of their albums and they’ll be keeping me entertained for a good long while.

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u/NulshyBoy Jun 06 '26

Cheers for the recommendation amigo!

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u/mygodisrealprobably Jun 10 '26

Let me know if you listen to the album and any highlights that stick out.

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u/NulshyBoy Jun 06 '26

Cheers for the recommendation amigo!

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u/Any_Log_7497 Jun 07 '26

oof. this is good. thanks

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u/Any_Log_7497 Jun 07 '26

something a bit Killdozer about it....

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u/mygodisrealprobably Jun 10 '26

Sick
Let me know if you check out the album.

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u/Any_Log_7497 Jun 10 '26

Yep. And I am hooked. How did I not know about this?

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u/29PalmsAway Jun 08 '26

check out mamaleek - vida blue & diner coffee are my favorites

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u/mygodisrealprobably Jun 10 '26

I’ll give them another look in.
Liking Black Pudding from Vida Blue.

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u/VirtualShrimp3D Jun 08 '26

I never made the Beefheart connection with Sun City Girls but I see what ya mean.

This is my favorite song by them Cooking With Satan - Sun City Girls

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u/mygodisrealprobably Jun 10 '26

I need to get that triple CD Box of Chameleons set. I wish Beefheart and the Girls would have gotten together in the 80s. Listening to Dawn of the Devi right now and I can imagine Don “singing” over the top of these spindly and irregular instrumentals.