Guitar
Frank Zappa · 1988
132 min · 32 tracks · alternative rock · classical · jazz fusion
A kaleidoscopic blend of avant-garde rock and jazz-infused experimentalism, showcasing Zappa's virtuosic guitar work.
Why this album works
'Guitar' is significant for its exploration of Zappa's eclectic guitar styles, emphasizing improvisation. The album received positive critical reception and showcased Zappa's unique approach to blending genres, influencing subsequent generations of musicians and cementing his legacy in avant-garde rock.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with varied pacing kaleidoscopic sound exploration headphone detail hunting required
- Context
- By the time 'Guitar' was released in 1988, Frank Zappa was a well-established figure in music, known for his innovative compositions and satirical commentary. This album followed his 1986 release 'Jazz from Hell' and marked a period where he focused heavily on instrumental work, reflecting his ongoing evolution as an artist.
- 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 Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Standout 3:42
- 2 Which One Is It? 3:04
- 3 Republicans 5:07
- 4 Do Not Pass Go 3:37
- 5 Chalk Pie 4:52
- 6 In‐A‐Gadda‐Stravinsky 2:49
- 7 That’s Not Really Reggae 3:18
- 8 When No One Was No One 4:48
- 9 Once Again, Without the Net Standout 3:43
- 10 Outside Now (original solo) 5:28
- 11 Jim & Tammy’s Upper Room 3:11
- 12 Were We Ever Really Safe in San Antonio? 2:49
- 13 That Ol’ G Minor Thing Again 5:02
- 14 Hotel Atlanta Incidentals 2:44
- 15 That’s Not Really a Shuffle 4:24
- 16 Move It or Park It 5:44
- 17 Sunrise Redeemer 3:59
Disc 2
- 1 Variations on Sinister #3 5:15
- 2 Orrin Hatch on Skis 2:12
- 3 But Who Was Fulcanelli? 2:48
- 4 For Duane 3:24
- 5 GOA 4:51
- 6 Winos Do Not March 3:14
- 7 Swans? What Swans? 4:23
- 8 Too Ugly for Show Business 4:20
- 9 Systems of Edges 5:32
- 10 Do Not Try This at Home 3:46
- 11 Things That Look Like Meat 6:57
- 12 Watermelon in Easter Hay Standout 4:02
- 13 Canadian Customs 3:34
- 14 Is That All There Is? 4:09
- 15 It Ain’t Necessarily the Saint James Infirmary 5:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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