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Frank Zappa – 200 Motels (VG+/VG+) – 2xLP, AU 1972
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200 Motels is an LP by Frank Zappa from 1972 released on the United Artists Records label.
About this album
200 Motels is one of Frank Zappa’s most ambitious and eccentric early-1970s works, fusing soundtrack, rock and razor-edged parody into a surreal portrait of life on the road. Issued in 1971 alongside the cult film of the same name, it was created with the Mothers at a time when Zappa was pushing further into composition, satire and studio construction. The album moves between fragmented overtures, comic dialogue and biting ensemble pieces, showing his gift for turning absurdity into tightly controlled musical theatre. Long regarded as a key Zappa statement, it captures his blend of rock wit, avant-garde ideas and cultural commentary.
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Artist: Frank ZappaLabel: United Artists Records – SUAL-934326/7Format: LP, AlbumUnits: 2Country: AustraliaReleased: 1972Genre: Pop & RockStyle: Avantgarde, Blues Rock, Comedy, Dialogue, Musical, Opera, Psychedelic Rock, Score, Soundtrack
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A1 Semi-Fraudulent/Direct-From-Hollywood Overture
A2 Mystery Roach
A3 Dance Of The Rock & Roll Interviewers
A4 This Town Is A Sealed Tuna Sandwich (Prologue)
A5 Tuna Fish Promenade
A6 Dance Of The Just Plain Folks
A7 This Town Is A Sealed Tuna Sandwich (Reprise)
A8 The Sealed Tuna Bolero
A9 Lonesome Cowboy Burt
B1 Touring Can Make You Crazy
B2 Would You Like A Snack?
B3 Redneck Eats
B4 Centerville
B5 She Painted Up Her Face
B6 Janet'S Big Dance Number
B7 Half A Dozen Provocative Squats
B8 Mysterioso
B9 Shove It Right In
B10 Lucy'S Seduction Of A Bored Violinist & Postlude
C1 I'M Stealing The Towels
C2 Dental Hygiene Dilemma
C3 Does This Kind Of Life Look Interesting To You?
C4 Daddy, Daddy, Daddy
C5 What Will This Evening Bring Me This Morning
D1 A Nun Suit Painted On Some Old Boxes
D2 Magic Fingers
D3 Motorhead'S Midnight Ranch
D4 Dew On The Newts We Got
D5 The Lad Searches The Night For His Newts
D6 The Girl Wants To Fix Him Some Broth
D7 The Girl'S Dream
D8 Little Green Scratchy Sweaters & Courduroy Ponce
D9 Strictly Genteel (The Finale)