Why do we continue to meme Trout Mask Replica when this is actually a great album?
Because TMR is also great?
Because /mu/ has this weird idea that just because TMR's harder to get into, it's better. Beefheart has a few albums that are better than it.
Cause it's not even his best album aside from TMR
TMR > Shiny Beast > Decals > Doc > Mirror Man > Safe as Milk > Clear Spot > Strictly Personal > Ice Cream > Spotlight Kid > Bluejeans > Unconditionally