Frank Zappa the Mothers of Invention/RI, USA 1975

This is a live recording by the Mothers when Frank Zappa and the popular Terry Bozzio were enrolled. The Zappa band tends to be a large family, but this one has a relatively narrow lineup of members. The only wind instrument is Napoleon Murphy’s saxophone. A rock performance unfolds over Terry Bozzio’s elaborate drumming. Napoleon Murphy, who was the only wind instrument, was featured prominently in the album’s title song, “Changa’s Revenge,” and played an active role. Each part takes over the solo, resulting in a passionate performance lasting over 16 minutes. As usual, the performance that unfolds under the leadership of Zappa is a masterpiece, and “Muffin Man”, which also serves as a member introduction at this time of year, is also the best. After the 1980s, Zappa’s guitars had a clean tone through the Synclavier, but these days you can enjoy the distorted SG sound. Although it is an audience recording, the sound quality is so high that it even surpasses the sound board. The audience’s cheers were also nice, and the Zappa accompaniment was a nice touch. Highly recommended. Recorded Live at Palace Theater, Providence, RI, October 24, 1975 DISC 1 1. NAVAL AVIATION IN ART 2. STINKFOOT 3. DIRTY LOVE 4. HOW COULD I BE SUCH A FOOL? 5. I AIN’T GOT NO HEART 6. I’M NOT SATISFIED 7. BLACK NAPKINS 8. ADVANCE ROMANCE 9. HONEY DON’T YOU WANT A MAN LIKE ME? 10. THE ILLINOIS ENEMA BANDIT 11. CAROLINA HARD-CORE ECSTASY DISC 2 1. LONELY LITTLE GIRL 2. TAKE YOUR CLOTHES OFF WHEN YOU DANCE 3. WHAT’S THE UGLIEST PART OF YOUR BABY? 4. CHUNGA’S REVENGE 5. Drum Solo 6. ZOOT ALLURES 7. SWALLOW MY PRIDE encore 1 8. ANY DOWNERS? 9. COMERILLO BRILLO 10. MUFFIN MAN encore 2 11 SAN BAR’DINO 12. I’M THE SLIME *** EX-Audience recording *** 142 min Frank Zappa – vocals, guitar Napoleon Murphy Brock – tenor saxophone, vocals Andre Lewis – keyboards Terry Bozzio – drums Roy Estrada – bass David Cassidy – guitar