Fast ‘N’ Bulbous: Waxed Oop
Released via Cuneiform
“If you know the originals, you’ll love the way Beefheart’s vocals are turned into horn riffs or guitar melodies; if you don’t you’ll easily follow the melodic imagination and rhythmic drive of the music that’s equal parts challenging and catchy.”
–Blurt
Fast ‘N’ Bulbous: Pork Chop Blue Around The Rind
Released January 25, 2005 via Cuneiform Records
“Johnston’s brass scores hit the R&B meat and twisted swing that Beefheart embedded in spidery guitars. “Pachuco Cadaver,” also from “Trout Mask”, became a New Orleans marching-band romp. A power-trio medley of “Click Clack” and “Ice Cream for Crow” with Lucas on searing bottleneck guitar celebrated the rock in Beefheart’s extremes.”
– Rolling Stone