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Frank Zappa

Apostrophe (') (LP)

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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.

Details
Cat. number: 700206
Year: 2023

Format

2023, Elemental Music, Reissue

Release notes

2023, Elemental Music, Reissue

Tracklist
A1Don't Eat The Yellow Snow2:07
A2Nanook Rubs It4:37
A3St. Alfonzo's Pancake Breakfast1:50
A4Father O'Blivion2:18
A5Cosmik Debris4:14
B1Excentrifugal Forz1:33
B2Apostrophe5:50
B3Uncle Remus2:44
B4Stink-Foot6:32
Credits
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