Album · 1972

The Spotlight Kid
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Captain Beefheart

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The Spotlight Kid is the sixth studio album by Captain Beefheart. Released in 1972, it is the only album credited solely to Captain Beefheart (Don Van Vliet) rather than Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band, although every member is featured, and its material is considered part of the band's repertoire. Often cited as one of the most accessible of Beefheart's albums, it is solidly founded in the…

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1972
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Album
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RockBlues RockArt RockPop RockAvant-garde

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