An Ashtray Heart
Captain Beefheart · 2011
75 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock
A chaotic blend of avant-garde rock and blues, echoing with surreal lyrics and Captain Beefheart's signature growl.
Top tracks — play these first
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Nowadays a Woman's Gotta Hit a Man — This track introduces the album with a provocative commentary on gender dynamics, featuring Beefheart’s characteristic growling vocals layered over a raw bluesy backdrop.
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Abba Zaba — With its playful yet bizarre lyrical imagery, this song exemplifies Beefheart's knack for surreal storytelling while blending elements of psychedelia and blues.
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Hot Head — The energetic instrumentation and vivid storytelling make this track a highlight, showcasing Beefheart's ability to merge complex rhythms with catchy hooks.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- surreal lyrics for curious minds
- wave-like pacing for deep listening
- unexpected twists and turns
- immersive experience for adventurous listeners
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2011, An Ashtray Heart serves as Captain Beefheart's posthumous collection of eclectic tracks, showcasing his unyielding experimental spirit. This album arrives well after his influential peak in the 1970s, particularly following the acclaimed Trout Mask Replica, marking a continued exploration of his distinctive sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Frank Zappa· The Residents· Can
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nowadays a Woman's Gotta Hit a Man 4:03
- 2 Abba Zaba 3:09
- 3 Hot Head 4:13
- 4 Ashtray Heart 3:15
- 5 Dirty Blue Jean 3:40
- 6 Best Batch Yet 5:12
- 7 A Carrot Is as Close as a Rabbit Gets to a Diamond 2:13
- 8 Doctor Dark 2:58
- 9 Bat Chain Puller 5:45
- 10 Sheriff of Hong Kong 6:46
- 11 Kandy Korn 4:51
- 12 Big Eyed Beans From Venus 5:33
- 13 When Big Joan Sets Up 6:18
- 14 Woe-Is-Uh-Me-Bop 2:23
- 15 Bellerin' Plain 3:47
- 16 Orange Claw Hammer 4:18
- 17 Hot Head 3:40
- 18 Ashtray Heart 3:46
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