Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention - Just Another Band From L.A.
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Artist: Frank Zappa & The Mothers of InventionEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Live, Original recording remastered
CD Release Date: 1995-05-02
Music Label: Zappa Records
Soundtracks:
- Billy the Mountain
- Call Any Vegetable
- Eddie, Are You Kidding?
- Magdalena
- Dog Breath
Free Music Notes for Just Another Band From L.A.
Free Music Review: Just Another Great Album From The Mothers
Hit: 5 Stars
People criticze this album for being too hard to listen to thanks to either Eddie & Flo or "Billy The Mountain" itself. On the other hand, I see it as what it was meant to be--music, without any proper place/time other than whenever/where ever. So, an analysis of the album for those wanting another opinion:
1.) "Billy The Mountain"--For most, a track that takes up one side of an album (see "Studio Tan") is utterly dull and boring. But with the tale of Billy and Ethell, a tree growing off of his shoulder, not one second is used up with superfluous sound. Being familiar with California and the '70s helps, but [...]has a great link to a reference page that explains all those places and catchphrases that don't make sense. A catchy theme is repeated for the verses, and the music under the dialogue is beautiful. The timing of Don Preston and Ian Underwood [my idol next to Bunk Gardner] is impeccable. Little snatches of other songs catch the ear off-guard and are usually funny in the context of the song. Volman and Kaylan are great as Studebaker Hoch and narrators, and the bass voice of Jim Pons mixed with the breathy lowering of Volman/Kaylan's voices for Billy himself are great. Unforgettable moment in this song: the "Stoodlebaker Hoch" section of the song.
2.)"Call Any Vegetable"--A nice cover version of the song on "Absolutely Free." After a while, Volman and Kaylan have a rap session with such questions as: "Where can I go to get my poodle clipped?" and "Where can I go to get my jeans embroidered?" with answers like, "At Ralph's vegetarian poodle clippin'" and "At Jeans North where nothing fits," are pretty funny. Also, the theme of the show is revealed.... Unforgettable moment: Howard (Kaylan) doing his falsetto for the questions.
3.) "Eddie, Are You Kidding?"--A song about Zachary All's, a now-closed clothing store is a quick listen, and a great one at that. All about double-knits and 60 tailors in the back, this song comes off as doo-wop infused with cheesy late-sixties music. A take-off on "16 Candles" at the end is pretty good, and garners the applause of the crowd. This song will stick in your head when listened to over 3 times in the same day. Unforgettable moment: the "16 Candles" quote.
4.) "Magdalena"--Nothing to say, other than I consider this to be the weak point in the album. Still, incest is made funny in this song, but the spoken-word section this time feels unwelcome next to "Call Any Vegetable." Unforgettable moment: the line about maple syrup (a bit of a call-back from "Billy The Mountain").
5.) "Dog Breath"--A nice version of "Dog Breath, In The Year Of The Plague" from "Uncle Meat." Sans Nancy Welker's soprano, Volman and Kaylan have a great set of vocals in this song, and the chorus stands out. Frank's solo (or solo-ette due to its length) is still fantastic. A great closer to a great album. Unforgettable moment: Frank's solo.
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