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ZAPPA

ZAPPA

SKU: V78759 Barcode: 0600753933428
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Format: Vinyl / 12" Album Box Set

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Our Take

If you're looking for an auditory acid trip, look no further than the Zappa soundtrack. This collection of Frank Zappa classics and unreleased gems is a wild ride from start to finish.

From the moment you press play, you're transported into Zappa's wacky world of musical mayhem. The album kicks off with the funky groove of "Peaches en Regalia," setting the tone for what's to come.

Tracks like "Montana" and "Dirty Love" showcase Zappa's versatility as a composer, blending rock, jazz, and avant-garde elements with effortless ease. The quirky humor and satirical lyrics that are synonymous with Zappa are in full force here, making for a truly unique listening experience.

But it's not just Zappa on display here. The album also features contributions from artists like The Mothers of Invention, Captain Beefheart, and Little Feat, adding even more depth and diversity to the already eclectic mix.

Whether you're a die-hard Zappa fan or just a casual listener looking for something out of the ordinary, this soundtrack is sure to satisfy. So buckle up, strap in, and get ready to take a trip through the weird and wonderful world of Frank Zappa. Trust us, you won't be disappointed.

Track Listing

Disc: 1
4. Motherly Love (From 'Freak Out!')


Disc: 3
7. The Black Page #1 (Piano Version) [from 'Zappa in New York Deluxe]


Disc: 1
8. Memories of El Monte (Live from the Whisky, 1968)


Disc: 3
6. Mo's Vacation (Live in Munich, 1978)


Disc: 1
9. Oh! In the Sky (Live from the Whisky, 1968)


Disc: 3
5. Dancin' Fool (Live On Saturday Night Live, 21st October, 1978)


Disc: 1
10. The Duke (Live from the Whisky, 1968)


Disc: 3
10. Valley Girl (From 'Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch')


Disc: 1
6. How Could I Be Such a Fool? (From 'Mystery Disc')


Disc: 4
1. The Meek Shall Inherit Nothing (Live at the Pier, NYC, 1984)


Disc: 1
5. You Didn't Try to Call Me (Basic Tracks) [from 'The Mofo Project/object')


Disc: 4
2. R. 2911 (From 'Frank Zappa Meets the Mother of Prevention')


Disc: 2
10. Call Any Vegetables (Excerpts) [live at Fillmore West, November 6, 1970)


Disc: 4
5. Envelopes (1983 Original Vinyl Mix) [feat. London Symphony Orchestra]


Disc: 2
9. Road Ladies (From 'Chunga's Revenge')


Disc: 4
6. Get Whitey (From 'The Yellow Shark')


Disc: 3
2. Cheepnis (Live at the Roxy, 12/10/73, Show 1) [from 'The Roxy Performances']


Disc: 4
4. G-spot Tornado (From 'The Yellow Shark')


Disc: 3
3. Apostrophe' (Live in Los Angeles, Rehearsal Hall, 21st June, 1974)


Disc: 5
27. A Memorial Tribute')


Disc: 3
8. Sofa (1977 Mix, Live) [from 'Zappa in New York Deluxe']


Disc: 1
2. You're Probably Wondering Why I'm Here (From 'Freak Out!')
3. Everytime I See You
1. Anyway the Wind Blows (From 'Freak Out!)
7. 'The Reason We Have Stayed Together...' - Frank Zappa Interview With Warren Duffy (WMEX Boston, MA, 31st January, 1969)
11. Absolutely Free (From 'We're Only in It for the Money')
12. Agency Man (From 'Mystery Dog')


Disc: 2
1. Black Beauty (From 'Mystery Disc')
2. Oh No (From 'Weasals Rippled My Flesh')
3. Mother People (From 'We're Only in It for the Money')
4. Finale
5. 'FZ On Varèse' - Frank Zappa Interview With Craig Eldon Pinkus (Indiana University Radio-TV Center, 25th April, 1974)
7. The Captain's Fat Theresa Shoes
8. No Longer Umpire
11. Happy Together (Live at Fillmore West, 6th November, 1970)
6. Ionisation
12. Scumbag (Live at Fillmore East, NYC, 1971) [from 'Playground Psychotics')


Disc: 3
1. Your Mouth (From 'Waka/Jawaka')
4. Muffin Man (Live at the Palladium, NYC, 1977) [from 'Baby Snakes - The Compleat Soundtrack')
9. Fembot in a Wet T-shirt (From 'Joe's Garage - Act I)


Disc: 4
3. Overture (Live in Frankfurt, Germany, September 19, 1992) [conducted By Frank Zappa]
7. Nap Time (From 'Everything Is Healing Nicely')


Disc: 5
1. Frank's Library (Original Documentary Score By John Frizzell)
2. Edgewood Arsenal (Original Documentary Score By John Frizzell)
3. Frank's Parents (Original Documentary Score By John Frizzell)
4. The Blackouts (Original Documentary Score By John Frizzell)
5. Greeting Cards (Original Documentary Score By John Frizzell)
6. Studio Z (Original Documentary Score By John Frizzell)
7. Frank Goes to Jail (Original Documentary Score By John Frizzell)
8. Musically Difficult (Original Documentary Score By John Frizzell)
9. The Parts Are Complicated (Original Documentary Score By John Frizzell)
10. Murray Roman's TV Show (Original Documentary Score By John Frizzell)
11. Frank Put His Foot Down (Original Documentary Score By John Frizzell)
12. Laurel Canyon (Original Documentary Score By John Frizzell)
13. The Manson Family (Original Documentary Score By John Frizzell)
14. Are We Going to Get Paid (Original Documentary Score By John Frizzell)
15. Steve Vai's Perspective (Original Documentary Score By John Frizzell)
16. Frank Could Be Hardcore (Original Documentary Score By John Frizzell)
17. Bruce Bickford's Zappa Head (Original Documentary Score By John Frizzell)
18. If I'm Alive (Original Documentary Score By John Frizzell)
19. Keep This Guy Under Check (Original Documentary Score By John Frizzell)
20. Frank's Business Perspective (Original Documentary Score By John Frizzell)
21. Fake It (Original Documentary Score By John Frizzell)
22. Don't Have Any Friends (Original Documentary Score By John Frizzell)
23. Hi, I'm Moon (Original Documentary Score By John Frizzell)
24. Frank Addresses Congress (Original Documentary Score By John Frizzell)
25. Turn Off That Zappa Music (Original Documentary Score By John Frizzell)
26. Frank Getting Sick (Original Documentary Score By John Frizzell)

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About the artist

Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa, the iconoclastic maestro of avant-garde rock and experimental jazz fusion, was a musical chameleon with a sharp wit and unparalleled creativity. With his band The Mothers of Invention, Zappa pushed the boundaries of music, blending complex time signatures, intricate melodies, and scathing social commentary. Zappa's discography is a sprawling, mind-bending journey through genres, from the Zappa-influenced Dweezil to the wild experimentation of Captain Beefheart. His double album "Freak Out!" is a tour de force of psychedelic rock, while "Hot Rats" is a jazz-rock masterpiece that showcases Zappa's virtuosic guitar playing. But Zappa was more than just a musician - he was a cultural provocateur, taking on censorship, politics, and the music industry with fearless defiance. From his legendary battles with Tipper Gore over explicit lyrics to his scathing satire of consumer culture in "Joe's Garage," Zappa was always the voice of the outsider, the misfit, the rebel. Even after his untimely death in 1993, Zappa's influence continues to loom large over the music world. His intricate compositions and fearless experimentation have inspired a generation of musicians, from prog rock icons like King Crimson to modern-day indie rockers like Deerhoof. So, if you're looking for music that's as challenging as it is rewarding, dive into the weird and wonderful world of Frank Zappa. Just be prepared to have your mind blown - and your ears forever changed.

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