Name: Zoot Allures
Brand: Frank Zappa

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Release date

2012-08-28

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238552

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2017-11-17

238551

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Frank Zappa

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Universal

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Rock-Pop

Frank Zappa was an American composer, lyricist, songwriter, guitarist, vocalist, bandleader, conductor, producer, and filmmaker. Born on December 21, 1940, in Baltimore, Maryland and passed away on December 4, 1993, in Los Angeles, California. Zappa's music combined elements of contemporary classical figures such as Igor Stravinsky and Karlheinz Stockhausen with a love for doo-wop and rock &amp; roll. He was known for his satirical lyrics and wicked sense of humour that delighted fans even when pushing the boundaries of taste.Zappa was a prolific record maker who produced massive amounts of music on his own labels including Bizarre Records, Straight Records, and Barking Pumpkin Records. After unhappy associations with Warner Bros. Records and MGM in the past, he gained control over his old albums in the 80s and began reissuing them through Rykodisc. Throughout his career, Zappa stayed at the forefront of technology investing in equipment and home studio facilities to have full control over production.In 1988 he released his official autobiography and embarked on a world tour before being diagnosed with cancer in late 1991 which ended his live performances. His wife Gail became the figurehead of the Zappa Family Trust (ZFT) until her death in 2015. The ZFT continued producing posthumous releases under their children's guidance.

Zappa's version of a basic stripped-down rock record; uncomplicated and completely compelling. Alongside sharp satirical tracks like Disco Boy and Wind Up Workin' in a Gas Station (which launched the onstage chant "show me your thumb if you're really dumb") come between-the-eyes instrumentals like Black Napkins, Friendly Little Finger and the title track. This album is also the home of The Torture Never Stops, a doomsaying blues unlike anything else in the Zappa catalogue. The album has become a fan favourite since its release in 1976. Originally conceived as a double-disc, Zappa re-edited it to a single record after pressure from his record company. LP - 180 Gram Vinyl.

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