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THE REVIEW
It was 1968 when Captain Beefheart gave birth to 'Strictly Personal'. The only flaw of this record is that it finds itself between the two cornerstones of the great Captain Beefheart, namely the first album 'Safe As Milk' and the famous 'Trout Mark Replica'.
Precisely in the years when his friend and colleague Frank Zappa amazed everyone with experimentation taken to the extreme and albums on the edge of the peculiar, Don Van Vliet gives us a record full of psychedelia through tracks like 'I Feel Like An Achid', a true gem. The long and psychedelic 'Trust Us', with an almost manic text. Also worth mentioning is the track that takes the title of the previous album, 'Safe As a Milk'.
Lots of parody in this record. Also worth mentioning is 'Beatle Bones 'n' Smokin' Stones', in which there is a strong mockery of the contemporary music of that time, especially the Beatles. In fact, you can listen between the lines to the verses of the great success of the Fab Four, 'Strawberry Fields Forever'.
What would happen shortly after went down in history. 'Trout Mask Replica' became one of the most discussed albums in history, but that doesn't mean we can't make a stop at less 'renowned' albums of our Captain. I know similar records would deserve much other reviews...But seeing it missing in the archives hurt my corazon. Greetings.
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Strictly Personal is a 1968 album by Captain Beefheart that sits between his debut Safe As Milk and the landmark Trout Mask Replica. The record features psychedelic experimentation with standout tracks like 'I Feel Like An Achid' and 'Trust Us.' It also contains parody, mocking popular contemporaries such as the Beatles. While not as celebrated as other albums, it remains an essential stop in Beefheart's evolving sound.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band was the musical vehicle of Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart), an American singer and multi-instrumentalist also known as a painter. The group is best known for radical, blues-rooted experimentation, with Trout Mask Replica (1969) frequently cited as a landmark. Van Vliet later retired from recording and devoted himself to painting.17 Reviews
