Make a Jazz Noise Here
Frank Zappa · 1991
136 min · 25 tracks · alternative rock · classical · jazz fusion
A whirlwind of jazz fusion and avant-garde rock that showcases Zappa's intricate compositions and biting wit.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of musical themes
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- intricate compositions that engage
- biting wit and humor throughout
- for adventurous listeners
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1991, 'Make a Jazz Noise Here' captured Frank Zappa at a time when he was firmly established as a pioneering figure in experimental music. This double album, featuring live recordings from various performances, followed his earlier works like 'Broadway the Hard Way' and showcased his unyielding dedication to musical innovation and satire just before his passing in 1993.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Captain Beefheart· The Residents· Henry Cow
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Stinkfoot 7:39
- 2 When Yuppies Go to Hell 13:28
- 3 Fire and Chains 5:04
- 4 Let’s Make the Water Turn Black 1:36
- 5 Harry, You’re a Beast 0:47
- 6 The Orange County Lumber Truck 0:41
- 7 Oh No 4:43
- 8 Theme From Lumpy Gravy 1:11
- 9 Eat That Question 1:54
- 10 Black Napkins 6:56
- 11 Big Swifty 11:12
- 12 King Kong 13:04
- 13 Star Wars Won’t Work 3:40
Disc 2
- 1 The Black Page (New Age version) 6:45
- 2 T’Mershi Duween 1:42
- 3 Dupree’s Paradise 8:34
- 4 City of Tiny Lites 8:01
- 5 Royal March From “L’Histoire du soldat” (Stravinsky) 0:59
- 6 Theme From the Bartok Piano Concerto #3 0:43
- 7 Sinister Footwear (2nd movement) 6:39
- 8 Stevie’s Spanking 4:25
- 9 Alien Orifice 4:15
- 10 Cruisin’ for Burgers 8:27
- 11 Advance Romance 7:43
- 12 Strictly Genteel 6:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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