The Spotlight Kid / Clear Spot

Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band

The Spotlight Kid / Clear Spot

RELEASED: October 19, 1990
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. I’m Gonna Booglarize You Baby 4:34 2. White Jam 2:55 3. Blabber ’n Smoke 2:46 4. When It Blows Its Stacks 3:40 5. Alice in Blunderland 3:54 6. The Spotlight Kid 3:21 7. Click Clack 3:30 8. Grow Fins 3:30 9. There Ain’t No Santa Claus on the Evenin’ Stage 3:11 10. Glider 4:34 11. Low Yo Yo Stuff 3:41 12. Nowadays a Woman’s Gotta Hit a Man 3:46 13. Too Much Time 2:50 14. Circumstances 3:14 15. My Head Is My Only House Unless It Rains 2:55 16. Sun Zoom Spark 2:13 17. Clear Spot 3:39 18. Crazy Little Thing 2:39 19. Long Neck Bottles 3:18 20. Her Eyes Are a Blue Million Miles 2:57 21. Big Eyed Beans From Venus 4:23 22. Golden Birdies 1:37
The Spotlight Kid / Clear Spot is a compilation album by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band, released in 1972. It combines two of the band's albums, 'The Spotlight Kid' (1972) and 'Clear Spot' (1972), showcasing the eclectic style that blends rock, blues, and avant-garde elements. The album is notable for its experimental sound, complex rhythms, and Beefheart's distinctive vocal style, which have influenced numerous musicians and genres over the years. It stands as a testament to the band's innovative approach to music, characterized by surreal lyrics and unconventional song structures.