Back to the Front is the debut album by American experimental rock group The Magic Band, who had previously backed Captain Beefheart live and on record for several years. It received mixed reviews from critics.
Reception.
Editors at AllMusic rated this album 4 out of 5 stars, with critic Sean Westergaard writing that on this recording, the band "attack" the songs, "summoning up the controlled chaos that made the original Captain Beefheart recordings such singular achievements" and finished that "if you're a fan, you need this". In "The Guardian", David Peschek scored this release 2 out of 5 stars, stating that while the band has the ability to "bamboozle, confound and alarm", but these songs will just "drive you back to the original recordings". Writing for Pitchfork Media, Andy Beta scored "Back to the Front" a 7.3 out of 10, writing that the song selection is strong and that John French did an admirable job in the absence of original vocalist Captain Beefheart.
Track listing.
All songs written by Don Van Vliet.
Personnel.
The Magic Band
Additional personnel
References.
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