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Shiny Beast by: Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band

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The album was designed by Brad Kanawyer with art direction from John Cabalka, the artwork on the cover was painted by Don Van Vliet ("Green Tom") 

Released: July 1978, only in the USA & Canada.

It did not appear in the retail European market until 1980.

Released in October 1978 on Warner Bros. Records

Genre:

Rock, Blues

Style:

Blues Rock, Avantgarde

Tracklist:

The Floppy Boot Stomp 3:51

Tropical Hot Dog Night 4:48

Ice Rose 3:27

Harry Irene 3:42

You Know You're A Man 3:13

Bat Chain Puller 5:26

When I See Mommy I Feel Like A Mummy 5:03

Owed T'Alex 4:04

Candle Mambo 3:23

Love Lies 5:00

Suction Prints 4:20

Apes-Ma 0:38