Bat Chain Puller
Captain Beefheart · 2012
58 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock · psychedelic rock
A kaleidoscopic journey through surreal storytelling and experimental soundscapes blending rock, blues, and avant-garde influences.
Bat Chain Puller is an album by Captain Beefheart, released in 2012. A kaleidoscopic journey through surreal storytelling and experimental soundscapes blending rock, blues, and avant-garde influences. This album is significant for its release of previously unheard material from one of rock's most unconventional artists. Its emergence has reignited interest in Beefheart's influence on genres like avant-rock and has drawn critical acclaim for its bold artistic vision. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bat Chain Puller sound like?
A kaleidoscopic journey through surreal storytelling and experimental soundscapes blending rock, blues, and avant-garde influences. Rooted in alternative rock and progressive rock.
What makes Bat Chain Puller by Captain Beefheart notable?
This album is significant for its release of previously unheard material from one of rock's most unconventional artists. Its emergence has reignited interest in Beefheart's influence on genres like avant-rock and has drawn critical acclaim for its bold artistic vision. Released posthumously in 2012, 'Bat Chain Puller' showcases Captain Beefheart's experimental spirit during a prolific yet tumultuous phase in his career. The album was initially recorded in the late 1970s but remained unreleased due to label disputes, which highlights the ongoing challenges he faced with mainstream acceptance.
How many songs are on Bat Chain Puller?
Bat Chain Puller has 15 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bat Chain Puller Standout 5:07
- 2 Seam Crooked Sam 3:09
- 3 Harry Irene 3:25
- 4 81 Poop Hatch 2:35
- 5 Flavor Bud Living Standout 1:49
- 6 Brick Bats 4:27
- 7 Floppy Boot Stomp 3:57
- 8 Ah Carrot Is as Close as ah Rabbit Gets to ah Diamond 1:37
- 9 Owed t'Alex 3:19
- 10 Odd Jobs 5:14
- 11 Human Totem Pole (The 1000th and 10th Day of the Human Totem Pole) 5:49
- 12 Apes-Ma 0:44
- 13 Bat Chain Puller (alternate mix) 5:05
- 14 Candle Mambo 3:25
- 15 Hobo-Ism Standout 8:18
Release Date
February 22, 2012
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
58 min 7 sec
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