The whole frustrating story behind the 34-year delay in the release of Captain Beefheart’s “Bat Chain Puller” is elegantly told by John French (Drumbo) in the liner notes. Time to experience the original album in full-fi!

Bulbs shoot from its snoot And vanish into darkness It whistles like a root snatched from dry earth Sodbustin’ rakes with grey dust claws Announces its coming in the morning This train with grey tubes That houses people’s very thoughts and belongings.