Frank Zappa 1966-1979 - Every Album Every Song

Eric Benac

Sinopsis

Frank Zappa is one of the few rock and roll musicians who can truly be labelled a genius. With a career that spanned four decades, before his untimely death in 1993, Zappa broke all the rules of composition and production and did things his way. No other rock performer composed in as many idioms or wrote music of such sublime complexity and beauty. In this in-depth album guide, the most crucial part of Zappa's discography is examined in-depth, to provide readers with the ultimate guide to the man's recorded work. Each album is discussed in detail, including its historical context, an examination of each of its songs and full details of the musicians who played them. The book will begin with Zappa's 60s albums with The Mothers of Invention, before delving into his prolific 70s solo career, typified by Hot Rats, Apostrophe(') and Sheik Yerbouti. Throughout this period, his albums remained complex musically, while the subject matter was often both satirical and controversial. Fans of Zappa's 60s and 70s work will appreciate the level of detail, research, and depth provided in each review, making this the most comprehensive guide to this enigmatic musician's music yet written.

The Author: Eric Benac is a freelance writer. He has over a decade of experience as a professional writer, including three years as a journalist and ten years as a marketing and blogging expert. Beyond his paid work, Eric enjoys writing poetry, short stories, novels, plays, and music reviews. A huge fan of Zappa and his work, Eric has written extensively about him. In his spare time, Eric records Zappa and Cardiacs-influenced electronic pop as Gergy 12. He lives in Traverse City, Michigan, USA.

Disponible desde: 19/05/2025.

Longitud de impresión: 160 páginas.

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