Okay. This is as far removed from Trout Mask Replica as you could possibly get. I am an avid Beefheart fan and by saying that I celebrate the man (and band)'s entire catalog, including the ones that got booed by his fans. Never one to take the words of critics with more than a speck of salt, I soak this one up with much delight. This is one really chill spaced out 70's rock/blues album. My favorite track on here has to be "Pompadour Swamp", with his rendition of J. J. Cale's "Same Old Blues" coming in a close second. "Further Than We've Gone" brings to mind the gravel tinged crooning styles of Joe Cocker, getting lost in a sentimental ballad. I found myself listening to this album a lot during solo night drives during the weeks before my aforementioned relocation. Though out of his element, I find this to be a pretty solid and underrated document of a man exploring sounds outside of his comfort zone, which is ironically the zone of conventional sound. Plus it reminds me of moustaches, 70's Camaros, lava lamps, dimly lit makeout rooms and all other things groovy.Tracklist:
1. Party Of Special Things To Do
2. Same Old Blues
3. Observatory Crest
4. Pompadour Swamp
5. Captain's Holiday
6. Rock 'N Roll's Evil Doll
7. Further Than We've Gone
8. Twist Ah Luck
9. Bluejeans And Moonbeams
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