Frank Zappa was a man of many titles. Call him what you will, a visionary, a historic figure, a trailblazer, a musical chameleon, a jokester, or whatsoever comes to mind, Zappa was an individual and shared his uniqueness and talent with the world. Now, a new album and a new greatest hits compilation, ZAPPAtite, is to be released September 23rd later this month and it holds a true-to-form Zappa esque ring to it. Playing off a pun on food, ZAPPAtite will comprise the full smorgasbord of the real life character’s hits.
Frank Zappa played a significant role in the second half of the 20th century’s evolution of music before his death at age 52 in the early ’90s. Starting out with the trippy sounds of the groovy mid 1900s to classic rock to jazzy beats to artsy tones to his unparalleled caricatured work, Zappa issued himself as a one in a million artist. 40 after death releases add to his 60 total albums releases that are both solo acts and band pieces. With an impressive resume, Zappa’s legacy contributes to the hype behind the release of ZAPPAtite.
Playing off of the satirical essence that Zappa himself established, the album features the tracks listed below and continues the pun that builds on the appetite of those hungry for the album. The album consists of live performances, critically acclaimed pieces, and commercially successful songs. In all, the album is a great milestone for the Zappa name and a continuation of his fame, even half a century after his debut album.
FRANK ZAPPA: ZAPPAtite – FRANK ZAPPA’S TASTIEST TRACKS:
APPETIZERS
1. I’m The Slime
2. Dirty Love
3. Dancin’ Fool
4. Trouble Every Day
ENTREES
5. Peaches En Regalia
6. Tell Me You Love Me
7. Bobby Brown Goes Down
8. You Are What You Is
9. Valley Girl
10. Joe’s Garage
11. Cosmik Debris
12. Sofa No. 1
13. Don’t Eat The Yellow Snow
DESSERTS
14. Titties & Beer
15. G-Spot Tornado
16. Cocaine Decisions
17. Zoot Allures
18. Strictly Genteel
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