1.6 Invocation and Ritual Dance of the Young Pumpkin
1.7 Soft-Sell Conclusion
1.8 Big Leg Emma
1.9 Why Don'tcha Do Me Right?
1.10 America Drinks
1.11 Status Back Baby
1.12 Uncle Bernie's Farm
1.13 Son of Suzy Creamcheese
1.14 Brown Shoes Don't Make It
1.15 America Drinks ; Goes Home
Description:
Absolutely Free by The Mothers Frank Zappa, released 9 August 2012, includes the following tracks: "Amnesia Vivace", "Call Any Vegetable", "Soft-Sell Conclusion", "Why Don'tcha Do Me Right?" and more.
This version of Absolutely Free comes as a 1xCD. -
"Absolutely Free" is a groundbreaking CD album by Frank Zappa that captures the sharp wit, compositional brilliance and fearless experimentation that made him one of the most influential figures in 20th-century music. Originally emerging from the 1960s counterculture, this work blends rock, avant-garde, jazz influences and satirical spoken parts into a dense, theater-like listening experience. On CD, the album presents itself with clear, direct sound and a carefully sequenced flow that highlights Zappa's penchant for sudden stylistic shifts, complex arrangements and biting social commentary. Listeners encounter intricate vocal parts, unexpected rhythmic turns and a collage-like structure that rewards repeated listening and close attention to the lyrics and musical details.
Frank Zappa, known both for his solo work and as the creative force behind The Mothers of Invention, built a career on challenging conventions. Over the decades he released a large, diverse catalog that ranges from rock and jazz-fusion to orchestral works, and became renowned for his virtuoso guitar playing, his sophisticated compositions and his uncompromising artistic independence. His albums have earned a lasting cult following and critical acclaim, establishing him as a central figure in experimental rock and modern composition. "Absolutely Free" stands as an early, essential chapter in that legacy, showing how he combined satire, politics and musical innovation at a time when rock music was still defining its boundaries.
This CD edition is manufactured and released by Universal, one of the world's leading music companies. Universal is known for managing extensive archives of classic albums and for giving key recordings new life through high-quality physical and digital editions. With its global distribution network and long-standing relationships with major and independent artists, Universal plays a central role in making historically important music like Frank Zappa's widely accessible to new generations of listeners. Their focus on catalog curation and reliable production standards helps ensure that this release of "Absolutely Free" offers a durable, collector-friendly format for fans, audiophiles and newcomers alike.
"Absolutely Free" on CD is ideal for anyone interested in music that goes far beyond conventional song structures and dares to unite humor, critique and compositional sophistication. Whether you are exploring Frank Zappa's work for the first time or expanding an existing collection, this album offers a dense, multi-layered journey through one of rock's most inventive minds, presented in a format designed for repeated, in-depth listening.
The second album by American rock band the Mothers of Invention, released on May 26, 1967. AllMusic calls it a "fabulously inventive record, bursting at the seams with ideas". I recommend.
Orlik M. - 26/Jan/2023
Absolutely Free es el segundo álbum de The Mothers of Invention, dirigidos por Frank Zappa. Es, una vez más, una exhibición de composición musical compleja combinada con la sátira política y social. La banda había sido ampliada desde Freak Out! por la llegada del saxofonista Bunk Gardner, el tecladista Don Preston, el guitarrista rítmico Jim Fielder y el baterista Billy Mundi. Sin embargo Fielder abandonó el grupo antes del lanzamiento del álbum y su nombre fue borrado de los créditos.