Green genes disc 2 little umbrellas the gumbo variations it must be a camel protection each record is protected within its record sleeve by a white vellum antidust sleeve. Studio album 33 compilation 3 live 18 ensemble modern plays frank zappa. Stylistically, hot rats is a continuation of the jazzfusion that first began on uncle meat. Download frank zappa mp3 songs and albums music downloads. Hot rats by frank zappa if your thinking about what zappa album to buy, this is the one to get. Hot rats cemented frank zappa as a musical force to be reckoned with. The original 1969 lp release was far, far ahead of its time.
This site is slowly being updated to reflect the 2012 ume fz. If hot rats is any indication of where zappa is headed on his own, we are in for some fiendish rides indeed. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Add to that, that this is the first time we hear zappa featured as a guitarist extraordinaire, not that his. It was zappa s first recording project after the dissolution of the mothers of invention it features the work of several artists in addition to zappa, including one former member of the mothers of invention, captain beefheart, and don sugarcane harris. Frank zappa hot rats 180g vinyl lp shop music direct. For the most part hot rats is an instrumental album, laced with vocal performances by captain beefheart, most notably on the song willie the pimp. Frank zappa hot rats 1969 us first issue 6track vinyl lp on the grooved turquoise bizarre label. Continuing the reissues, fzs classic hot rats has been released on 180gram vinyl cut directly from the original analog master tapes by bernie grundman.
Frank zappa peaches en regalia hot rats october,1969 franks second solo album after the mothers of invention frank zappa guitar, octave bass. Frank zappa s second album hot rats is being reissued for its 50th anniversary and formats include a 6cd box set full of previously unreleased sessions. Frank zappa zappa in new york 2019 5cd box set, 40th. His work is characterized by nonconformity, freeform improvisation, sound experiments, musical virtuosity, and satire of american culture. This album is so near and dear to me, so central to my musical identity, that its hard to conjure up words with which to evaluate it. Although peaches en regalia is listed as having a time of 3. Frank zappa 1969 hot rats original analog version 1969 vinyl 2012 ume cd version 01. With the exception of the 1980s zappa records cd more on that in a moment, all uncle meat cds, including the 2012 reissue, are identical. Frank zappa hot rats lp vinyl record bizarre blue label rs. Frank zappas hot rats long awaited vinyl release well worth it ftc statement. Frank zappa hot rats 1969, gatefold, vinyl discogs. Absolutely free includes some of zappas most provocative, politicallyinformed lyrics. One size fits all is as good of a vinyl pressing, sq, awesomeness that i have ever heard.
It was zappas first recording project after the dissolution of the mothers of invention it features the work of several artists in addition to zappa, including one former member of the mothers of invention, captain beefheart, and don sugarcane harris. The album only consists of 6 tracks, however, each are as fulfilling as the last. Frank zappa hot rats 50th anniversary edition lp, hot pink vinyl you can make a reservation for this product and pick it up from the nearest record shop x. If you see any new zappa vinyl with the green zappa logo on the back and at that price, buy it. Features full color repro printed on all cotton tees. My first hot rats was the 95 cd, and i liked it but wasnt enamoured with it. Aside from the experimental side project lumpy gravy, hot rats was the first album frank zappa recorded as a solo artist sans the mothers, though he continued to employ previous musical collaborators, most notably multiinstrumentalist ian underwood. Hot rats zappa, frank label universal release year 1969.
Frank vincent zappa december 21, 1940 december 4, 1993 was an american multiinstrumentalist musician, composer, and bandleader. Frank zappa hot rats zappa records though some of you might not agree which for me is not a problem at all. Every record is shipped in original factoryapplied shrink. I consider it to be one of zappas finest releases ever. Frank zappa chungas revenge 1970 24bit 96khz vinyl.
Hot rats frank zappa, lp, bizarrereprise rs 6356, october 10, 1969. Vinyl lp, album, limited edition, reissue, remastered hot pink, 180g, gatefold country. The 1969 album was the first record to be recorded on a prototype 16track tape machine and the recording sessions produced a wealth of material that ended up being sprinkled among multiple releases during frank zappa s lifetime. Uk released july 2012 hot rats by frank zappa on zappa records 0238412 barcode 824302384121 is a straightforward transfer of the original 1969 lp onto cd using a 2008 remaster and plays out as follows 43. The audacious, disruptive genius of frank zappa in 10. Aug 21, 2015 frank zappa hot rats lp vinyl record bizarre blue label rs 6356. Find album release information for hot rats frank zappa on allmusic. But its so unutterably and uniquely zappaesque, i just love it. The mothers of invention absolutely free verve lp, 1967 listen buy. His work was characterized by nonconformity, freeform improvisation, sound experiments, musical virtuosity, and satire of. Packaging all items are shipped brandnew and unopened in original packaging. Other than another side project the doo wop tribute cruising with ruben and the jets hot rats was also the first time zappa.
Frank zappa peaches en regalia hot rats october,1969. Please read the faq if you havent already, or if you are new to the site. Here, we sort out the many differences between the various versions of zappas albums. The album, recorded on a prototype 16 track recorder, sounds as fresh and sonically superior on this 180 gram audiophile edition as it did when first released in 1969. Oddly enough i never heard hot rats in its entirety until fairly recently 10 years ago. Zappa in new york 40th anniversary edition 2496 vinyl rip today. Years later i found a vinyl rip and gave it a go out of simple curiosity. Meat light, which has the entire original mix of uncle meat on disc 1. Original 1969 us pressing with the promotional zapped advertisement on the inner sleeve. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. The 1b1a usa bizarre labels pressing with zapped promo liners. Frank zappa hot rats 2019, hot pink, 180g, gatefold.
Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Frank zappas hot rats long awaited vinyl release well. Recorded in 1969, zappas second solo album is widely known for its pioneering fusion of jazz and rock and contains one of his best known songs,peaches en regalia. This is zappas absolute finest work by far, hot rats, reissued on the zappa records label in 2012.
Hot rats is the second solo album from frank zappa, five of the six tracks are instrumental. The lower sticker mentions zr3841c st03 the first batch planned for. The five discs are secured within, together with a replica concert ticket and a chunky sixtypage book packed with unpublished photos, band member reminiscences, a making of essay and even a history of the song black page which zappa was still perfecting on the day of the first show, and leading us up to the final track on the final cd, a fresh performance of the. I was playing it just to hear that original mix, and i was surprised to find myself enjoying it more than i ever had the remixed cd. Frank zappa hot rats sessions box superdeluxeedition. Our full range of studio equipment from all the leading equipment and software brands. Same gatefold sleeve as the 2016 us edition with same catalog number zr 38411 and barcode 824302384114.
Yesterday this album was reissued, it was pressed by pallas in germany. Producer, arranged by, composed by, directed by frank zappa. Track list disc 1 peaches en regalia willie the pimp son of mr. I couldnt find hq uploads of this album so here it is. Cover art from zappas sophomore album from 1969 gets the legit shirt treatment. Zappa records zr 3841z1, zappa records zr 38411 series. Discussion in music corner started by scott6, jan 6. Viva zappa 2007 quebec ca the purple lagoon sessions 20062007 sbd 68 38almanzart today. Shattering conventions musical, social, political was the lifes work of frank zappa, the iconoclastic musical genius, rock legend and intellectual firebrand of the late twentieth century whose work is equally revered by hardcore rockers and serious musical scholars by 1969, after releasing a mother lode of mothers of invention classics.
Hot rats is the second solo album by frank zappa, released in october 1969. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to. Continuing the reissues, fzs classic hot rats has been released on 180gram vinyl cut directly from the original analog master tapes by bernie grundman recorded in 1969, zappas second solo album is widely known for its pioneering fusion of jazz and rock and contains one of his best known songs,peaches en regalia. Hot rats is an album thats forever been enticing to me, yet one that ive been on the fence about for the last fifty years.
The albums brilliant opener peaces en regalia is worth the price of the whole album in my opinion. Finally got an album that ive been wanting for awhile. About hot rats frank zappas second solo album and first album following the breakup of the mothers of invention is a swirling showcase of complete mastery over psychedelic music. Hot rats one size fits all overbite sensation and a bunch of other album originals. Its difficult for me to write about frank zappas hot rats. I think hot rats is my favorite zappa because it has the jazz fusion sound that was the really hot thing around 19681973, i also really like fusion albums from other acts in. The parts on the cd mix not on the original vinyl are printed this way. Hot rats for pure music, and joes garage for zappas unique take on the world, his philosophy, if you will. Green genes, 2 a lot of digital reverbecho added to a lot of tracks, and 3 three new penalty tracks. In a career spanning more than 30 years, zappa composed rock, pop, jazz, jazz fusion, orchestral. The packaging quality and record sound is stunning, stereo separation is insane, i. Welcome to the frank zappa album versions guide, aka the vinylvscd faq.
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