Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller)
The Magic Band · 1978
47 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of avant-garde rock and surreal storytelling wrapped in eccentric melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- kaleidoscopic auditory exploration
- surreal storytelling immersion
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 1, 1978, 'Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller)' was The Magic Band's first album after the departure of their enigmatic leader, Captain Beefheart. This album features a shift towards a more accessible sound while maintaining the band's experimental edge, marking a transitional phase in their career as they navigated new artistic directions post-Beefheart.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Splean· The Cranberries· Bi-2
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Floppy Boot Stomp 3:51
- 2 Tropical Hot Dog Night 4:48
- 3 Ice Rose 3:37
- 4 Harry Irene 3:42
- 5 You Know You’re a Man 3:14
- 6 Bat Chain Puller 5:27
- 7 When I See Mommy I Feel Like a Mummy 5:03
- 8 Owed t’Alex 4:06
- 9 Candle Mambo 3:24
- 10 Love Lies 5:03
- 11 Suction Prints 4:25
- 12 Apes‐Ma 0:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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