Trout Mask Replica is a grand, versatile and unruly masterpiece and undermines the often-heard claim that double albums are mainly intended to make a band seem more important than it is. The songs that seem a bit obscure at first hearing are exactly the ones that turn out to have the longest breath. Hidden in this influential, messy, confusing yet brilliant venture are gems like Ella Guru, Neon Mate
… Dream Of A Octafish and China Pig. The latter song sounds like an electric blues song by Howlin 'Wolf, but sung by Salvador Dali. Although the sound is quite amateurish at times, it is extremely powerful, and the Magic Band performs the strangest antics under the direction of Beefheart. Be warned,more
