Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller)

Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band

Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller)

RELEASED: November 30, -0001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
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
Historical Archive
Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller) is the fifth studio album by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band, released in 1978. The album showcases Beefheart's unique blend of blues, rock, and avant-garde music, characterized by surreal lyrics and experimental soundscapes. It is considered one of his more accessible works, combining traditional rock elements with his idiosyncratic style. The album's legacy is marked by its influence on alternative and experimental music, and it has garnered a cult following over the years.