Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention-Absolutely Free (Guest Steve DeLuca )

Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention-Absolutely Free (Guest Steve DeLuca )

(S4-EP 12) Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention-Absolutely Free (Verve) (Special Guest Steve DeLuca)

Released May 26, 1967 recorded November 15–18, 1966 March 6, 1967[

Absolutely Free, the second album by The Mothers of Invention. Expanding on the experimental nature of their debut, Freak Out!, the album blends rock, jazz, and classical music with biting social and political satire. Structured as two conceptual suites—"Absolutely Free" and "The M.O.I. American Pageant"—the album critiques American culture, consumerism, and political corruption. Tracks like "Plastic People" and "Brown Shoes Don’t Make It" mock conformity and hypocrisy, while the ambitious composition of "Brown Shoes" showcases Zappa’s mastery of genre fusion. Recorded in just four days with a limited budget, Absolutely Free incorporates influences from Stravinsky, Holst, and Varèse, foreshadowing Zappa’s later experimental works. Though controversial and facing censorship, the album reached #41 on the Billboard 200 and has since become a cult classic. It remains a landmark in avant-garde rock, cementing Zappa’s reputation as a fearless musical innovator.

Joining Jay on this extended episode is returning guest music historian and drummer Steve DeLuca.

Signature Tracks "Plastic People," "Call Any Vegetables" "Brown Shoes Don't Make It"

Playlist: You Tube Playlist Spotify Playlist

Full Albums YouTube , Spotify Playlist

Avsnitt(86)

Donald Vega Interview

Donald Vega Interview

Donald Vega, a celebrated jazz pianist and composer from Nicaragua, continues to captivate audiences with his musical brilliance. His latest album, As I Travel, has garnered a Grammy nomination for Be...

20 Dec 202446min

The Supremes- The Supremes Sing-Holland-Dozier-Holland

The Supremes- The Supremes Sing-Holland-Dozier-Holland

S4-Ep.3 The Supremes Sing Holland–Dozier–Holland (Motown) Release Jan 23, 1967, and Recorded 1964-1966 The Supremes Sing Holland–Dozier–Holland is a standout album that showcases the magic between The...

18 Dec 202417min

The Monkees-More of the Monkees

The Monkees-More of the Monkees

S4-Ep.2 The Monkees-More of the Monkees (Colgems)  Released January 9, 1967. Recorded June 25 – November 23, 1966 More of the Monkees is the second studio album by The Monkees, which features a mix of...

11 Dec 202416min

The Doors -Self-Titled

The Doors -Self-Titled

S4-Ep.1 The Doors-Self-Titled Release (Elektra) Released January 4, 1967, Recorded August of 1966 Elektra Records  The Doors is a groundbreaking debut album that blends rock, blues, jazz, and psychede...

4 Dec 202418min

Naomi Moon Siegel Interview

Naomi Moon Siegel Interview

Naomi Moon Siegel               Naomi Moon Siegel is an award-winning trombonist, improviser, composer, and educator committed to creating a positive, transformative music culture beyond conventional ...

19 Nov 202425min

Warren Wolf Interview

Warren Wolf Interview

Warren Wolf’s History of the Vibraphone pays tribute to 11 legendary vibe players, including Lionel Hampton, Gary Burton, and Dave Samuels, presenting a deep dive into the vibraphone’s jazz legacy. St...

12 Nov 202441min

Charlie Burnham Interview

Charlie Burnham Interview

Charlie Burnham Interview Charlie Burnham is an accomplished American violinist, singer, and composer celebrated for his imaginative and eclectic style. Burnham traverses multiple genres, including b...

17 Okt 202437min

Kurt Rosenwinkel Interview

Kurt Rosenwinkel Interview

Kurt Rosenwinkel, a Philadelphia-born jazz guitarist, is renowned for blending genres and using guitar effects innovatively in jazz. His latest release, The Next Step Band (Live at Smalls, 1996), revi...

10 Okt 202441min

Populärt inom Nöje

mellan-himmel-och-jord-med-jlc
mardromsgasten
filip-fredrik-svarar
badfluence
nemo-moter-en-van
schulman-show
skalla-dagen-med-mia-skaringer
rss-p3-musikdokumentar
fordomspodden
dialogiskt
chilla-med-de-vet-du
podme-bio-4
fem-i-topp
mannen-utan-spar
gott-snack-med-fredrik-soderholm
hollywood-love-stories-3
schlagerkoll-special
skandal
hundaren-motgangspodden-av-tomas-andersson-wij
hemma-hos-strage