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‘Magneticism II’ features some of the finest ‘live’ performances by Captain Beefheart & his Magic Bands, many being previously unreleased rarities.

Led by California's enigmatic singer/songwriter: Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart), his various Magic Bands were faithful in their pursuit to realise his musical visions. ‘live’ they always shone and these joyously, unforgettable performances make this a truly important collection of work, showing a unique and innovative ring master directing his collaborators in staggering form to ecstatic crowds.

These recordings also give a broad scope of the Captain’s catalogue of work with material from the beginning of his career right up to his final compositions - reminding us today why he is still regarded as one of the most important and influential musician/artists of the Twentieth Century. To quote the Captain: 'If you got ears- you gotta listen'..........

TRACK LISTING

CD VERSION
1 Old Folks Boogie 1966
2 St James Infirmary1966
3 Evil ( Is Going On ) 1966
4 Carson City Poem 1977
5 Dali’s Car 1977
6 Abba Zaba 1977
7 Electricity 1977
8 China Pig 1977
9 Click Clack 1977
10 Harry Irene 1978
11 Well 1978
12 Her Eyes Are A Blue Million Miles 1978
13 The Dust Blows Forward And The Dust Blows Back. 1980
14 Nowaday’s A Woman’s Gotta Hit A Man 1981
15 Hot Head 1981
16 Ashtray Heart 1981

VINYL VERSION
SIDE 1
Old Folks Boogie 1966
St James Infirmary 1966
Evil ( Is Going On ) 1966
Carson City Poem 1977
Dali’s Car 1977
China Pig 1977

SIDE 2
Click Clack 1977
Harry Irene 1978
Her Eyes Are Blue A Million Miles 1978
Nowaday’s A Woman’s Gotta Hit A Man 1981
Hot Head 1981
Ashtray Heart 1981