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Lick My Decals Off, Baby

The Magic Band · 1970

38 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock

A surreal blend of avant-garde rock and whimsical lyricism that defies conventional structure.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, playful listening bursts
  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • quirky and surreal experiences
  • light-hearted whimsical exploration

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on December 1, 1970, 'Lick My Decals Off, Baby' was The Magic Band's third album and marked a period of artistic experimentation following the success of 'Trout Mask Replica.' This album showcased Frank Zappa's unconventional influences and Captain Beefheart's evolving artistic vision as they pushed boundaries within the alternative rock genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Splean· The Cranberries· Bi-2

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Lick My Decals Off, Baby 2:38
  • 2 Doctor Dark 2:45
  • 3 I Love You, You Big Dummy 2:53
  • 4 Peon 2:22
  • 5 Bellerin’ Plain 3:35
  • 6 Woe‐Is‐Uh‐Me‐Bop 2:04
  • 7 Japan in a Dishpan 3:00
  • 8 I Wanna Find a Woman That’ll Hold My Big Toe Till I Have to Go 1:53
  • 9 Petrified Forest 1:40
  • 10 One Red Rose That I Mean 1:53
  • 11 The Buggy Boogie Woogie 2:18
  • 12 The Smithsonian Institute Blues (or The Big Dig) 2:09
  • 13 Space‐Age Couple 2:32
  • 14 The Clouds Are Full of Wine (Not Whiskey or Rye) 2:46
  • 15 Flash Gordon’s Ape 4:15

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