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You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 5

Frank Zappa · 1992

140 min · 38 tracks · alternative rock · classical · jazz fusion

A chaotic blend of jazz, rock, and surreal humor reflecting Zappa's avant-garde vision.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with surprises
  • surreal humor for adventurous listeners
  • dynamic range keeps attention
  • short bursts of creativity
  • quirky interludes spark curiosity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, predictable albums
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1992, this album is part of Zappa's extensive live compilation series, following 'You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4' from 1991. At this stage in his career, Zappa was continuing to explore diverse musical styles while maintaining his sharp satirical edge, solidifying his status as a cult figure in experimental music.
Stylistic neighbors
Captain Beefheart· The Residents· Henry Cow

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 The Downtown Talent Scout 4:01
  • 2 Charles Ives 4:37
  • 3 Here Lies Love 2:44
  • 4 Piano/Drum Duet 1:57
  • 5 Mozart Ballet 4:05
  • 6 Chocolate Halvah 3:25
  • 7 JCB & Kansas on the Bus #1 1:03
  • 8 Run Home Slow: Main Title Theme 1:16
  • 9 The Little March 1:20
  • 10 Right There 5:10
  • 11 Where Is Johnny Velvet? 0:48
  • 12 Return of the Hunch‐Back Duke 1:44
  • 13 Trouble Every Day 4:06
  • 14 Proto‐Minimalism 1:41
  • 15 JCB & Kansas on the Bus #2 1:06
  • 16 My Head? 1:22
  • 17 Meow 1:23
  • 18 Baked Bean Boogie 3:26
  • 19 Where’s Our Equipment? 2:29
  • 20 FZ/JCB Drum Duet 4:26
  • 21 No Waiting for the Peanuts to Dissolve 4:45
  • 22 A Game of Cards 0:44
  • 23 Underground Freak‐Out Music 3:51
  • 24 German Lunch 6:43
  • 25 My Guitar Wants to Kill Your Mama 2:11

Disc 2

  • 1 Easy Meat 7:39
  • 2 Dead Girls of London 2:29
  • 3 Shall We Take Ourselves Seriously? 1:44
  • 4 What’s New in Baltimore? 5:03
  • 5 Moggio 2:29
  • 6 Dancin’ Fool 3:12
  • 7 RDNZL 7:58
  • 8 Advance Romance 7:01
  • 9 City of Tiny Lites 10:38
  • 10 A Pound for a Brown (On the Bus) 8:38
  • 11 Doreen 1:58
  • 12 The Black Page #2 9:56
  • 13 Geneva Farewell 1:26

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