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True Art Is Incomprehensible is now an in-universe trope as per TRS.


* TrueArtIsIncomprehensible: Due to his preference for WordSaladLyrics used more for their sound and cadence than anything resembling meaning.
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* WhatDoYouMeanItWasntMadeOnDrugs: Subverted. Van Vliet claimed this as part of his Beefheart persona; but his claim has been refuted by former band members.
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* AluminumChristmasTrees: Whilst much of "Orange Claw Hammer" is metaphorical nonsense, a 'cherry phosphate' is indeed a real drink (named for its use of phosphoric acid) which was popular from the late 1800s until UsefulNotes/WorldWarII. The use of the even-then antiquated phrase in the song symbolises how long the seaman has been away.

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Dork Age was renamed


* [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic Crowning Music Of Awesome]]: ''Music/TroutMaskReplica'' is considered this by many critics and musicians, most notably John Frusciante of the Music/RedHotChiliPeppers.

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* [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic Crowning Music Of Awesome]]: AudienceAlienatingEra: Between 1972 and 1975, he pursued a more mainstream-friendly sound in an attempt to reach a wider audience. While ''The Spotlight Kid'' and ''Clear Spot'' have their fans, ''Unconditionally Guaranteed'' and ''Bluejeans and Moonbeams'' are almost universally disliked.
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''Music/TroutMaskReplica'' is considered this by many critics and musicians, most notably John Frusciante of the Music/RedHotChiliPeppers.



* DorkAge: Between 1972 and 1975, he pursued a more mainstream-friendly sound in an attempt to reach a wider audience. While ''The Spotlight Kid'' and ''Clear Spot'' have their fans, ''Unconditionally Guaranteed'' and ''Bluejeans and Moonbeams'' are almost universally disliked.

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