The American singer-songwriter Captain Beefheart (born Don Van Vliet) died (2010) following complications from multiple sclerosis, just a few weeks short of his 70th birthday. Beefheart is best remembered for his experimental compositions, including the 1969 classic Trout Mask Replica album.
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 No.1547 17/12/2020
I heard Kandia Crazy Horse’s album Stampede mentioned on the @rocksbackpages podcast. Kandia is most notably recognised as a rock critic, journalist and writer. But her country LP released in 2014 shows her talent extends to behind the microphone. |
 No.1199 17/12/2019
When I heard The Who were releasing a new album, their first in 13 years, I must admit I let out a big sigh. But you know what? WHO was a pleasant surprise. With nods to their influences, and indeed their own back catalogue the LP exceeded my expectations. |
 No.833 17/12/2018
The 1975 10cc album The Original Soundtrack includes the singles Life Is a Minestrone and their most popular song I’m Not in Love. I’ve always found that side one is sublime, and side two loses its way. But The Original Soundtrack is a 10cc classic. What are your thoughts? |
 No.461 17/12/2017
The Jonny Greenwood soundtrack to the Daniel Day-Lewis movie There Will Be Blood is 10 years old today. Complex and powerful string arrangements. Love Henry Plainview. |