200 Motels

Name: 200 Motels
Brand: lasgo
SKU: CD51454
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Released Date: 17 Dec 2021
Genre: Soundtracks

Our Take

Ah, Frank Zappa. The man, the legend, the glue that holds the weirdo music scene together. And his latest offering, "200 Motels - Original Soundtrack," is a wild ride through Zappa's twisted musical mind.

From the opening track, "Semi-Fraudulent/Direct-From-Hollywood Overture," you know you're in for something completely bonkers. The blend of rock, jazz, and experimental sounds creates a cacophony of weirdness that somehow works perfectly.

Tracks like "Magic Fingers" and "Dental Hygiene Dilemma" showcase Zappa's unique storytelling abilities, as he weaves bizarre tales of life on the road and the mundane struggles of everyday life. And let's not forget the epic "Penis Dimension," a 10-minute journey through Zappa's obsession with, well, you can probably guess.

But it's not all madness and chaos. "Daddy, Daddy, Daddy" and "She Painted Up Her Face" offer moments of introspection and beauty, showing Zappa's range as a composer and musician.

Overall, "200 Motels - Original Soundtrack" is a chaotic masterpiece that only Frank Zappa could have created. It's weird, it's wonderful, and it's worth every minute of your time. So grab your magic fingers and dive headfirst into this musical madness.

Track Listing

Disc: 1
1. Semi-fraudulent/Direct-from-Hollywood Overture

Disc: 2
1. I'm Stealing the Towels

Disc: 1
2. Mystery Roach

Disc: 2
2. Dental Hygiene Dilemma

Disc: 1
3. Dance of the Rock & Roll Interviewers

Disc: 2
3. Does This Kind of Life Look Interesting to You?

Disc: 1
4. This Town Is a Sealed Tuna Sandwich (Prologue)

Disc: 2
4. Daddy, Daddy, Daddy

Disc: 1
5. Tuna Fish Promenade

Disc: 2
5. Penis Dimension

Disc: 1
6. Dance of the Just Plain Folks

Disc: 2
6. What Will This Evening Bring Me This Morning

Disc: 1
7. This Town Is a Sealed Tuna Sandwich (Reprise)

Disc: 2
7. A Nun Suit Painted On Some Old Boxes

Disc: 1
8. The Sealed Tuna Bolero

Disc: 2
8. Magic Fingers

Disc: 1
9. Lonesome Cowboy Burt

Disc: 2
9. Motorhead's Midnight Ranch

Disc: 1
10. Touring Can Make You Crazy

Disc: 2
10. Dew On the Newts We Got

Disc: 1
11. Would You Like a Snack?

Disc: 2
11. The Lad Searches the Night for His Newts

Disc: 1
12. Redneck Eats

Disc: 2
12. The Girl Wants to Fix Him Some Broth

Disc: 1
13. Centerville

Disc: 2
13. The Girl's Dream

Disc: 1
14. She Painted Up Her Face

Disc: 2
14. Little Green Scratchy Sweaters & Courduroy Ponce

Disc: 1
15. Janet's Big Dance Number

Disc: 2
15. Strictly Genteel (The Finale)

Disc: 1
16. Half a Dozen Provocative Squats
17. Mysterioso
18. Shove It Right In
19. Lucy's Seduction of a Bored Violinist & Postlude