Frank Zappa - Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar (1981) [3CD Set] EAC rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 583 Mb Full Artwork @ 600 dpi (png) -> 50 M
While most of the discussions of Frank Zappa have to do with his satirical and off-color lyrics, the fact remains that he was one of the finest and most underappreciated guitarists around. This collection places the spotlight squarely on Zappa's mastery of the guitar. Recorded for the most part in 1979 and 1980 (with a few tracks dating as far back as 1977), Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar is simply a collection of guitar solos. Even though most of the tracks were just edited out of their original song context, they fare well as stand-alone pieces, as Zappa was an ever-inventive player.
Take, for example, the three versions of "Shut Up." These tracks were simply the guitar solos from "Inca Roads," but thanks to Zappa's ability for "instant composition," each version has its own complete story to tell, without ever being redundant. Other highlights are the reggae-tinged "Treacherous Cretins" and the beautiful "Pink Napkins." In addition to the electric guitar mangling contained on Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar, there are a couple of rare tracks that feature Zappa on acoustic guitar in a trio with Warren Cuccurullo on acoustic rhythm guitar and Vinnie Colaiuta on drums. In fact, special mention goes to Colaiuta for his polyrhythmic daring all over this album. All bandmembers play great throughout, but Colaiuta's playing is mind blowing. The album closes with another oddity: a gorgeous duet between Zappa on electric bouzouki and Jean-Luc Ponty on baritone violin. This is an album that should be heard by anyone who's into guitar playing. Highly recommended.
01 - Five-Five-FIVE 02 - Hog Heaven 03 - Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar 04 - While You Were Out 05 - Treacherous Cretins 06 - Heavy Duty Judy 07 - Soup 'n Old Clothes
CD2: Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar Some More
01 - Variations On The Carlos Santana Secret Chord Progression 02 - Gee, I Like Your Pants 03 - Canarsie 04 - Ship Ahoy 05 - The Deathless Horsie 06 - Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar Some More 07 - Pink Napkins
CD3: Return Of The Son Of Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar
01 - Beat It With Your Fist 02 - Return Of The Son Of Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar 03 - Pinocchio's Furniture 04 - Why Johnny Can't Read 05 - Stucco Homes 06 - Canard Du Jour
*1995 Rykodisc / The Zappa Family Trust | RCD 10533/34/35
Personnel: Frank Zappa (guitar) Warren Cucurullo (guitar, electric sitar) Steve Vai, Denny Walley, Ike Willis, Ray White (guitar) Jean-Luc Ponty (baritone violin) Tommy Mars, Peter Wolf, Eddie Jobson, Bob Harris, Andre Lewis (keyboards) Arthur Barrow, Patrick O'Hearn, Roy Estrada (bass) Vinnie Coliauta, Terry Bozzio (drums) Ed Mann (percussion).
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