Captain Beefheart's Bat Chain Puller to get first official release

Captain Beefheart's legendary and widely bootlegged record Bat Chain Puller is going to be officially released for the first time. The original tape was never mixed and released, but alternative versions of some of the tracks appeared on Beefheart's Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller), and as bootlegs. 

Wire contributor and Beefheart biographer Mike Barnes says "The tape is owned by the Zappa estate and although Don didn't want it released they've been true to the work. Not only that, its availability was announced on the anniversary of Don's death and will be released on his birthday." 

This release has been mixed by Magic Band members Denny Walley and John French, who also provide liner notes. It contains the 12 original album tracks plus three bonus tracks and is expected to arrive around the 15 January. Scant info and ordering details here. Watch "Bat Chain Puller" being performed live below. 

"We must not allow a mineshaft gap." 

that guy is brilliant

Les Claypool - Whamola

I really believe im the only woman who likes this band.... at least in Cyprus 

one of the photos im very proud of

Mr Tom..You're the same kinda bad as me

I'm the hat on the bed
I'm the coffee instead
I'm the the fish or cut bait
I'm the detective of late
I'm the blood on the floor
The thunder and the roar
I'm the boat that won't sink
I just won't sleep a wink 

You're the same kinda bad as me
You're the same kinda bad as me
You're the same kinda bad as me.
You're the same kinda bad as me.

another one

capturing

physiological madness

It's just a ride...

poskolio

 This or that?

must stop using Photoshop dude... sigh