At 14 years old I saw the video for Tom Waits 'in the Neighbourhood' and thought it was just the worst ' music' I had heard in my life. A few years later, as I was turned on to different music and literature by more learned friends, my viewpoint on Tom Waits turned on its head. Same with Beefheart. This album in particular takes a bit open-minded acceptance and forced listening the first few times. Then it starts to seep into your dreams. That's all it takes.