'Magneticism II' features some of the finest 'live' performances by Captain Beefheart & his Magic Bands, many being previously unreleased rarities.These recordings also give a broad scope of the Captain's catalogue of work with material from the beginning of his career right up to his final compositions - reminding us today why he is still regarded as one of the most important and influential musician&artists of the Twentieth Century. To quote the Captain.. 'If you got ear- you gotta listen'..........