Clear Spot - Captain Beefheart And The Magic Band - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Released in 1972, 'Clear Spot' stands as a beacon of Captain Beefheart's singular vision, offering listeners an exhilarating blend of raw blues, jagged rhythms, and surreal lyricism. Here, Beefheart and his ever-inventive Magic Band strike a remarkable balance: the avant-garde impulses of their earlier work are honed into sharp, direct songwriting, but never sanitized. Tracks like 'Big Eyed Beans from Venus' and 'Her Eyes Are a Blue Million Miles' showcase their knack for fusing poetic abstraction with infectious grooves, resulting in music that's both challenging and deeply satisfying. Producer Ted Templeman’s touch brings clarity without sacrificing the band's wild edge, making this record accessible yet uncompromising—a rare feat. For collectors and fans of adventurous rock, 'Clear Spot' is more than a curiosity; it’s a pivotal moment in Beefheart’s legacy, capturing the fearless spirit of an artist who refused to play by anyone else’s rules. Adding this album to your collection means holding a piece of outsider music history—one that invites repeated listens and rewards those willing to dive into its unconventional brilliance. Track List: A1 - Low Yo Yo Stuff - 3:38 A2 - Nowadays A Woman's Gotta Hit A Man - 3:45 A3 - Too Much Time - 2:46 A4 - Circumstances - 3:11 A5 - My Head Is My Only House Unless It Rains - 2:57 A6 - Sun Zoom Spark - 2:11 B1 - Clear Spot - 3:35 B2 - Crazy Little Thing - 2:35 B3 - Long Neck Bottles - 3:17 B4 - Her Eyes Are A Blue Million Miles - 2:54 B5 - Big Eyed Beans From Venus - 4:23 B6 - Golden Birdies - 1:37