Chicken-Hearted Captain Beefheart

Chicken-Hearted Captain BeefheartWhile largely overshadowed by the pop hits he crafted for Monument later in his career, Roy Orbison's work for Sun is deserving of praise. From the aching of "Ooby Dooby" or the proto rockabilly of "Go! Go! Go!" Roy's work here is solid and energetic enough that all of Texas should be proud. And if you can't shake it to "Chicken Hearted" you need to check your pulse.

mandolin and bells

The two selections on this release can be found on This Is The Kit's wonderful early releases on Brassland Records

this album features marimba

this is undoubtedly the best version of "De Stijl" to hit the shelves

The Tonight Show and more

socially-conscious

which can justifiably be described as “new age” in the most essential sense

Also released in 1953

“smile” front chest pockets

to get to perform at Carnegie Hall is a milestone

Their first show was opening for Black Flag and they released their debut record

synth stabs and real dance intent which all makes Duane our second favorite Detroiter to call himself a streetwalking cheetah