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Beat Club October 1968 [ Vinyl / 12" Album ]

Beat Club October 1968

SKU: V95673 Barcode: 5060331753636
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Format: Vinyl / 12" Album

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  • Released Date: 19 Jul 2024

  • Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take

Oh, baby, hold onto your wigs and keys because we're taking a trip back to October 1968 with the one and only Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention's Beat Club performance.

From the moment Zappa saunters onto the stage with his signature swagger, you know you're in for one wild ride. The Mothers of Invention are firing on all cylinders, delivering a set that can only be described as a musical fever dream.

The raw energy and unbridled creativity on display here are enough to make any music lover weak at the knees. Zappa's guitar work is as mind-blowing as ever, his fingers dancing across the strings with a precision that can only come from years of dedicated practice and a healthy dose of pure talent.

Tracks like "King Kong" and "Uncle Meat" showcase the band's fantastic musicianship, while Zappa's off-kilter lyrics and irreverent sense of humour add a touch of surrealism to the mix.

If you're looking for an album that will challenge your preconceptions of what music can be, then look no further than Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention's Beat Club October 1968. It's a feverishly brilliant snapshot of a band at the height of their powers, and a must-listen for any self-respecting music fan. So, grab your nearest lava lamp and settle in for a trip you won't soon forget.

Track Listing

Disc: 1
1. Don't Do That
2. Improvisation
3. A Pound for a Brown
4. Sleeping in a Jar
5. Uncle Meat
6. Gas Mask
7. Lohengrin
8. Let's Make the Water Turn Black
9. Octandre
10. King Kong
11. Oh in the Sky

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About the artist

Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention

Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention are a deliciously avant-garde concoction of musical ingenuity and off-the-wall experimentation. Led by the eccentric genius Frank Zappa, this band takes listeners on a wild ride through genres, styles, and sounds that are as unpredictable as they are addictive. With Zappa at the helm, nothing is off-limits - from jazz fusion to psychedelic rock to orchestral arrangements, The Mothers of Invention traverse the musical landscape with reckless abandon and fearless creativity. Zappa's sharp wit and razor-sharp musical instincts permeate every note, creating a sound that is uniquely his own. But it's not just about the music with Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention - it's also about the performance. Zappa's legendary live shows are a spectacle to behold, with his virtuosic guitar playing and off-the-wall stage banter keeping audiences on their toes and laughing in equal measure. So, whether you're a seasoned Zappa aficionado or a curious newcomer, Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention are sure to delight and surprise with their boundary-pushing sound and irreverent attitude. Strap in, hold on tight, and let the musical journey begin.

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