- Audio CD (2 Oct 2006)
- Number of Discs: 2
- Format: Original recording remastered
- Label: ADA Global
- ASIN: B0000009SS
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 72,513 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 |
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| 1. Titties and Beer |
| 2. Cruisin' For Burgers |
| 3. I Promise Not To Come In Your Mouth |
| 4. Punky's Whips |
| 5. "Honey, Don't You Want A Man Like Me?" |
| 6. The Illinois Enema Bandit |
| Disc: 2 |
| 1. I'm The Slime |
| 2. Pound For A Brown |
| 3. Manx Needs Women |
| 4. The Black Page Drum Solo/Black Page |
| 5. Big Leg Emma |
| 6. Sofa |
| 7. Black Page |
| 8. The Torture Never Stops |
| 9. The Purple Lagoon/Approximate |
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Just a very quick review to back up (in part) the remarks made by the last 2 star reviewer.
Some of the music is a little puerile as already mentioned - Titties and Beer - but then again that's Frank Zappa, and I suspect some people (many) enjoyed these little stage shows which musically probably lead nowhere, especially when you're just listening and not at the concert itself. However, these humorous moments were linked in in a better way as can be heard on 'Live at the Roxy and Elsewhere'.
After saying that I would say that the second CD in this collection has some excellent music, and less comedy routines, and so is more what you're expecting from Zappa, in fact I just bought this as I couldn't find (in my local store) a copy of 'One Size Fits All' which by all accounts is really the one to hear. But, saying all of that if you enjoy Zappa live (some long guitar solos), and great version of 'Sofa' with the Brecker Bros providing the horn section, a stunning version(s) of 'Black Page' (1 & 2) and several other great tracks then you'll enjoy this.
Zappa live (on record/CD) probably let his hair down a little more than in the studio, so obviously what you get is slightly longer guitar solos, blah-blah, and general fun. I agree that the Roxy album is tighter, stronger, and the sound/mix* is better, but if you can find this at a good price then it's certainly worth buying.
If you're a Zappa fan you probably bought this when it was first reissued due to the extra tracks - i.e. the original album was restored by Zappa when he got his contract back, meaning it has more material than the original vinyl edition.
*= the way this has been mixed is VERY live, almost as if you're in the public. However the room where they played seems to be very bright and resonant. They (he) seemed to want this effect, whereas on the 'Live at the Roxy' the sound is very direct - i.e. you don't hear the public so much ...... which makes it clearer, more direct and of course more detail. But, one has to assume this is the way FZ wanted it.
Some of the music is a little puerile as already mentioned - Titties and Beer - but then again that's Frank Zappa, and I suspect some people (many) enjoyed these little stage shows which musically probably lead nowhere, especially when you're just listening and not at the concert itself. However, these humorous moments were linked in in a better way as can be heard on 'Live at the Roxy and Elsewhere'.
After saying that I would say that the second CD in this collection has some excellent music, and less comedy routines, and so is more what you're expecting from Zappa, in fact I just bought this as I couldn't find (in my local store) a copy of 'One Size Fits All' which by all accounts is really the one to hear. But, saying all of that if you enjoy Zappa live (some long guitar solos), and great version of 'Sofa' with the Brecker Bros providing the horn section, a stunning version(s) of 'Black Page' (1 & 2) and several other great tracks then you'll enjoy this.
Zappa live (on record/CD) probably let his hair down a little more than in the studio, so obviously what you get is slightly longer guitar solos, blah-blah, and general fun. I agree that the Roxy album is tighter, stronger, and the sound/mix* is better, but if you can find this at a good price then it's certainly worth buying.
If you're a Zappa fan you probably bought this when it was first reissued due to the extra tracks - i.e. the original album was restored by Zappa when he got his contract back, meaning it has more material than the original vinyl edition.
*= the way this has been mixed is VERY live, almost as if you're in the public. However the room where they played seems to be very bright and resonant. They (he) seemed to want this effect, whereas on the 'Live at the Roxy' the sound is very direct - i.e. you don't hear the public so much ...... which makes it clearer, more direct and of course more detail. But, one has to assume this is the way FZ wanted it.
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I originally purchased this "LP" back in the 70's but with it's extra tracks and a bit of a clean up, I can't stop playing it now. The cross section of music content and style is breathtaking, as is Mr Zappa's writing skills. From "Cruisin' for burgers" and "The Illinois enema bandit", through to "Sofa" and "Punky's whips". It's wonderfull on modern "hi-fi" and I seem to hear something new each time I play any of the tracks on this double cd. It's a great shame I never got to see him at a live concert, but this album is as close as I can hope for (especially with the headphones on, lights off and a few beers).Great fun!
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The "Zappa in New York" CD is the complete 1977 album (butchered by Warner Bros at time of original release)plus bonus tracks.Some of it-all three versions of "The Black Page","Sofa",the first five minutes of "Purple Lagoon","I Promise Not To Come In Your Mouth"-is fantastic,as are the versions of "I'm The Slime" and "Crusin' For Burgers" in the bonus tracks.However,far too much is infantile-"Titties and Beer","The Illinois Enema Bandit"-some of it is far too long-"Purple Lagoon"-and "Punky's Whips" is virtually incomprehensible 30 years on-how many music lovers of today have even heard of Punky Meadows and/or Angel?
I would advise any Zappa fan to buy "Lather" rather than this,as you'll hear slighly different versions of this material but in it's original context.If you can get a cheap copy of this,all well and good,but you'd be far better off getting "Lather" instead.
I would advise any Zappa fan to buy "Lather" rather than this,as you'll hear slighly different versions of this material but in it's original context.If you can get a cheap copy of this,all well and good,but you'd be far better off getting "Lather" instead.
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