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200 Motels [ Vinyl / 12" Remastered Album ]

200 Motels

SKU: V106415 Barcode: 0602438384044
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Format: Vinyl / 12" Remastered Album

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Our Take

If you're in the mood for a whimsical journey through the mind of musical genius Frank Zappa, look no further than "200 Motels." This album is a wild ride from start to finish, with Zappa's signature blend of rock, jazz, and experimental sounds that will leave you questioning what is real and what is just a figment of his imagination. The title track kicks things off with a cacophony of horns and synths that build to a crescendo of chaotic beauty. Zappa's off-kilter lyrics and playful melodies create a sense of organized madness that is both captivating and slightly unsettling. Tracks like "Magic Fingers" and "Mystery Roach" showcase Zappa's virtuosity as a guitarist, with intricate solos that will leave you in awe of his technical prowess. The album's surreal, stream-of-consciousness lyrics may not always make sense, but that's all part of the fun. Overall, "200 Motels" is a delightfully eccentric journey that will appeal to fans of Zappa's avant-garde sensibilities. It's a bold and unapologetically weird album that stands the test of time and reminds us why Zappa remains a cult icon in the world of music. So sit back, relax, and let Frank Zappa take you on a trip you won't soon forget. Cheers, darling!

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

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