There is a documentary floating around about Captain Beefheart. These guys and their contemporaries (just look at the list of band members and collaborators) en

There is a documentary floating around about Captain Beefheart. These guys and their contemporaries (just look at the list of band members and collaborators) ended up being some of the most respected folks in music. My parents loved the music, so I got a lot of exposure as a kid. I kind of liken it to listening to a new language: some of the ideas are that different. It can be jarring, but I think anyone who loves music should just give all the albums a few listens.