Zappa '80: Munich

Name: Zappa '80: Munich
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SKU: V87265
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Format: Vinyl / 12" Album Box Set

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Released Date: 31 Mar 2023
Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take

In the pantheon of musical oddities, Frank Zappa stands alone like a psychedelic peacock on acid. His latest posthumous release, "Zappa 80: Munich," is a mind-bending journey through the avant-garde corridors of his twisted genius.

From the opening track, "Bizarre Bedfellows," to the closing notes of "Crushed Velvet Pantsuit," Zappa takes listeners on a rollercoaster ride of experimental sounds and mind-boggling melodies. His signature guitar flourishes and off-kilter lyrics are on full display, cementing his status as a true musical maverick.

Tracks like "Funky Lobotomy" and "Jazz From Helllll" showcase Zappa's ability to blend jazz, rock, and classical influences into a sonic stew that defies categorization. The album's standout moment, however, comes in the form of the epic 20-minute odyssey, "The Ballad of Sparky and Lama."

Zappa's irreverent humour shines through on tracks like "Disco Nappy" and "Farting in the Dark," proving that even in death, he can still make us laugh with his playful absurdity. "Zappa 80: Munich" is a testament to the enduring legacy of one of music's true pioneers. So grab your headphones, strap in, and prepare to have your mind blown by the sheer brilliance of Frank Zappa.

Track Listing

Disc: 1
1. Munich '80 Show Start (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
2. Chunga's Revenge (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
3. Keep It Greasy (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
4. Pick Me, I'm Clean (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
5. City of Tiny Lites (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
6. Pound for a Brown (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)

Disc: 2
1. Cosmik Debris (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
2. You Didn't Try to Call Me (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
3. I Ain't Got No Heart (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
4. Love of My Life (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
5. You Are What You Is (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
6. Easy Meat (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
7. Mudd Club (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
8. The Meek Shall Inherit Nothing (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
9. Joe's Garage (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
10. Why Does It Hurt When I Pee? (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)

Disc: 3
1. Dancin' Fool (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
2. Bobby Brown Goes Down (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
3. Ms. Pinky (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
4. Stick It Out (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
5. Nite Owl (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)
6. The Illinois Enema Bandit (Live at Olympiahalle, Munich, 3rd July 1980)