Frank Zappa - Chunga's Revenge (1970)
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This 1970 release finds Zappa and band at the apex of their improvisational powers. CHUNGA'S REVENGE largely eschews both high concept and satire in order to focus on the considerable jamming expertise of Zappa and his cohorts. In its original LP form, the album was divided into two discrete halves.
The first side consists of extended, largely instrumental pieces where Zappa and his musicians stretch out and show off their improv chops over relatively simple, often blues-based structures. The keyboard-based instrumental interlude "Twenty Small Cigars" provides an interesting semi-classical change of pace.
Side two contains shorter, vocal-oriented numbers, with harmonies that draw on the doo-wop influence of Zappa's youth (a recurrent element in his work). Slightly schizophrenic though it may be, CHUNGA'S REVENGE is something of a showcase for the members of Zappa's group, displaying their vocal and instrumental interaction to fine effect.
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Tracklist:
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01 Transylvania Boogie
02 Road Ladies
03 Twenty Small Cigars
04 The Nancy & Mary Music
05 Tell Me You Love Me
06 Would You Go All The Way?
07 Chunga's Revenge
08 The Clap
09 Rudy Wants To Buy Yez A Drink
10 Sharleena
*1995 Rykodisc / The Zappa Family Trust | RCD 10511 {1995 Ryko Remaster}
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