Beat the Boots II
Frank Zappa · 1992
416 min · 60 tracks · alternative rock · classical · jazz fusion
A chaotic blend of inventive musicality and sharp satire that defies traditional boundaries.
Why this album works
'Beat the Boots II' is significant for its role in documenting Zappa's live performances, capturing the raw energy and improvisational spirit of his music. It also reflects Zappa's enduring influence on genres like alternative rock and progressive music, while further cementing his legacy as a satirical commentator on contemporary culture.
- Best for
- chaotic musical experimentation dynamic journey with peaks sharp satirical commentary
- Context
- By the time 'Beat the Boots II' was released in 1992, Frank Zappa was considered a veteran icon of avant-garde music, having already established his reputation with influential albums like 'Freak Out!' and 'Hot Rats'. This album serves as a compilation of live performances and unreleased tracks from his extensive catalog, showcasing a career characterized by boundary-pushing creativity and eclecticism.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bob Dylan· The Roots· Prince· Neil Young· Bette Midler· Yoko Ono· Iggy Pop· No Doubt
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Penis Dimension 11:15
- 2 The Air 3:54
- 3 Dog Breath / Mother People Standout 4:22
- 4 You Didn’t Try to Call Me 3:34
- 5 King Kong Standout 31:38
- 6 Who Are the Brain Police? 6:29
Disc 2
- 1 Does This Kind of Life Look Interesting to You? 0:49
- 2 A Pound for a Brown (On the Bus) 7:26
- 3 Sleeping in a Jar (With Extensions) 4:34
- 4 Sharleena 4:31
- 5 The Sanzini Brothers 0:32
- 6 What Will This Morning Bring Me This Evening? Standout 4:35
- 7 What Kind of Girl Do You Think We Are? 5:00
- 8 Bwana Dik 1:45
- 9 Latex Solar Beef 1:00
- 10 Daddy, Daddy, Daddy 2:46
- 11 Little House I Used to Live In 4:05
- 12 Holiday in Berlin 4:36
- 13 Inca Roads/Easy Meat 7:16
- 14 Cruising for Burgers 2:45
Disc 3
- 1 Little House I Used to Live In / Dog Breath Variations / Blue Danube Waltz / Hungry Freaks Daddy 14:30
- 2 What 3:53
- 3 Dog Breath 2:10
- 4 King Kong Standout 16:30
- 5 Trouble Every Day 5:59
- 6 A Pound for a Brown (On the Bus) 8:36
- 7 English Tea Dancing Interludes / Plastic People (Music: 'Louie, Louie' By Richard Berry) / King Kong / America Drinks / Wipe Out 11:59
Disc 4
- 1 A Pound for a Brown 2:16
- 2 Baby Snakes 2:08
- 3 Dancin' Fool 3:15
- 4 Easy Meat 4:42
- 5 Honey Don't You Want a Man Like Me? 4:36
- 6 Mother People 2:43
- 7 Wonderful Wino 5:44
- 8 Why Does It Hurt When I Pee 2:24
- 9 Seal Call Fusion Music 3:14
- 10 Bobby Brown 2:56
- 11 I'm on Duty 1:52
- 12 Conehead 5:31
Disc 5
- 1 Intro 14:22
- 2 Peaches En Regalia 3:27
- 3 Tears Began To Fall / She Painted Up Her Face / Half-A-Dozen Provocative Squats 6:00
- 4 Call Any Vegetable 9:55
- 5 Anyway The Wind Blows 3:44
Disc 6
- 1 Magdalena / Dog Breath 9:49
- 2 Sofa / Stick It Out 18:06
- 3 A Pound for a Brown (On the Bus) 7:07
- 4 Wonderful Wino / Sharleena / Cruisin' for Burgers 12:37
- 5 King Kong Standout 1:24
- 6 Fire! 1:56
Disc 7
- 1 Feet Light Up 1:16
- 2 Bacon Fat 4:58
- 3 A Pound for a Brown on the Bus 8:27
- 4 Sleeping in a Jar 17:16
- 5 The Wild Man Fischer Story 3:28
- 6 I'm the Meany 2:03
- 7 Valarie 2:17
- 8 King Kong Standout 30:59
Disc 8
- 1 Stinkfoot / Dirty Love / Wind Up Workin' in a Gas Station 17:44
- 2 The Torture Never Stops / City of Tiny Lites 20:53
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