Frank Zappa
Apostrophe (') (LP)
LabelZappa Records, Elemental MusicGenrePsychedelia & Kraut
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“apostrophe (‘)” is a testament to Frank Zappa’s genre-defying approach and ability to blend seamlessly rock, jazz, funk, and avant-garde, letting his virtuosic guitar work shine through. The opening track, “Don’t Eat the Yellow Snow,” sets a whimsical comical tone, while “Cosmik Debris” and “apostrophe (‘)” emphasize intricate solos and quirky techniques that demonstrate Zappa’s musical dexterity. The album is a cohesive musical voyage in which the musician explores societal issues such as consumerism, the human condition, and conformity, seen through his distinctive lyrical lens. The project is nothing short of brilliantly actual, letting Zappa’s keen observations and sense of satire glow in, ultimately showcasing his storytelling moxie.
Format
2023, Elemental Music, Reissue
Release notes
2023, Elemental Music, Reissue
| A1 | Don't Eat The Yellow Snow | 2:07 | |
| A2 | Nanook Rubs It | 4:37 | |
| A3 | St. Alfonzo's Pancake Breakfast | 1:50 | |
| A4 | Father O'Blivion | 2:18 | |
| A5 | Cosmik Debris | 4:14 | |
| B1 | Excentrifugal Forz | 1:33 | |
| B2 | Apostrophe | 5:50 | |
| B3 | Uncle Remus | 2:44 | |
| B4 | Stink-Foot | 6:32 |
- Frank Zappa
- Art Direction, Liner Notes, Bass, Lead Vocals, Guitar [All Guitars], Producer, Arranged By, Other [& Struggled With]
- Debbie
- Backing Vocals
- George Duke
- Backing Vocals, Keyboards
- Kerry McNabb
- Backing Vocals, Engineer, Remix
- Lynn
- Backing Vocals
- Napoleon Murphy Brock
- Backing Vocals, Saxophone
- Ray Collins
- Backing Vocals
- Robert "Frog" Camarena
- Backing Vocals
- Ruben Ladron De Guevara
- Backing Vocals
- Susie Glover
- Backing Vocals
- Erroneous
- Bass
- Jack Bruce
- Bass
- Tom Fowler
- Bass
- Aynsley Dunbar
- Drums
- Jim Gordon
- Drums
- Johnny Guerin
- Drums
- Ralph Humphrey
- Drums
- Barry Keene
- Engineer
- Bob Hughes
- Engineer
- Steve Desper
- Engineer
- Terry Dunavan
- Engineer
- Cal Schenkel
- Graphics
- CB
- Lacquer Cut By, Mastered By
- Michael Mesker
- Layout [2014 Vinyl Layout For Zappa Records]
- Ruth Underwood
- Percussion
- Mark Aalyson
- Photography By [Back Photo]
- Emerson-Loew
- Photography By [Front Photo]
- Melanie Starks
- Production Manager
- Ian Underwood
- Saxophone
- Bruce Fowler
- Trombone
- Sal Marquez
- Trumpet
- Sugar Cane Harris
- Violin
- Jean-Luc Ponty
- Violin


































































