Safe as Milk cover

Released 59 years ago this June

Safe as Milk

The Magic Band · 1967

77 min · 21 tracks · alternative rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of blues, psychedelia, and rock, underscored by Captain Beefheart's surreal lyricism.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • kaleidoscopic sonic experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 1, 1967, 'Safe as Milk' marked The Magic Band's debut album, showcasing the early collaboration between Captain Beefheart and his band. At this point in their career, they were still establishing their unique sound, which would later evolve into more avant-garde territories with subsequent releases.
Stylistic neighbors
Splean· The Cranberries· Bi-2

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Sure 'Nuff 'n Yes, I Do 2:16
  • 2 Zig Zag Wanderer 2:41
  • 3 Call On Me 2:38
  • 4 Dropout Boogie 2:33
  • 5 I'm Glad 3:32
  • 6 Electricity 3:09
  • 7 Yellow Brick Road 2:29
  • 8 Abba Zaba 2:45
  • 9 Plastic Factory 3:10
  • 10 Where There's Woman 2:11
  • 11 Grown So Ugly 2:28
  • 12 Autumn's Child 4:02
  • 13 Trust Us (Take 6) 7:19
  • 14 Safe As Milk (Take 12) 5:03
  • 15 Beatle Bones N' Smokin' Stones (Part 1) 3:14
  • 16 Moody Liz (Take 8) 4:35
  • 17 Gimme Dat Harp Boy 3:37
  • 18 On Tomorrow 6:59
  • 19 Big Black Baby Shoes 4:53
  • 20 Dirty Blue Gene 2:43
  • 21 Trust Us (Take 9) 5:38

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