The 32nd album from this artist from USA.
Frank Zappa did the synclavier throughout the album and lead guitar on one track.
He got help from dozen guests who provided drums, percussion, bass, rhythm guitars and keyboards.
This album is where Frank Zappa found and used a new electronic instrument called synclavier. Seven of the eight tracks here are Frank experimenting with this new instrument.
The only non-synclavier song is a live version of one of his better songs.... St. Etienne. Frank makes this into a long, good guitar solo where the rest of the band supports him. This includes Chad Wackerman and Steve Vai. This is the highlight of the album.
The synclavier songs are really avant-garde music. It is also pioneering songs which inspired and made way for today's popular music sound.
In many respect, this album is a bit of a revolution. And the jazz here, because this is really a jazz album first and foremost, is pretty good. The sound is so far out there that it takes some time to get used to.
This is a pretty weird album. It has some good music though. It is not an immediate hit, this album. It takes time to really appreciate it.
Everything taken into consideration..... this is a good album and one of those Frank Zappa albums worth checking out.
3 points
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