Frank Zappa - Joes Domage
Review by Nicole Toscano
Frank Zappa’s album Joes Domage is a unique and captivating collection of live recordings from his early years as a musician. Released in 2004, this album showcases Zappa’s impressive guitar skills and experimental sound, as well as his ability to improvise and push musical boundaries.
The album features recordings from various live performances in 1964 and 1965, including tracks from the Whisky A-Go-Go in Los Angeles and the Broadside Club in New York City. The songs range from bluesy rock numbers like “Mudshark” and “How Could I Be Such A Fool” to jazzy instrumentals like “Take Your Clothes Off When You Dance” and “The Idiot Bastard Son”.
Zappa’s band at the time, The Mothers of Invention, were known for their unconventional approach to music and their willingness to experiment with different styles and techniques. This is evident throughout Joes Domage, with tracks like “Oh No” featuring wild guitar solos and intricate time signatures.
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Download
Filename: frank-zappa-joes-domage.rar- MP3 size: 114 mb
- FLAC size: 806 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| The Ending Line... | 3:12 | |
| Frog Song | 17:22 | |
| It Ain't Real So What's the Deal | 13:14 | |
| It Just Might Be a One-Shot Deal | 01:56 | |
| It Ain't Real So What's The Deal | 13:14 | |
| It Just Might Be a One Shot Deal | 1:56 | |
| The New Brown Clouds | 2:44 | |
| Another Whole Melodic Section | 1:53 | |
| Blessed Relief / The New Brown Clouds | 5:3 | |
| When It Feels Natural | 1:27 | |
| When It Feels Natural... | 1:27 | |
| When It's Perfect... | 03:18 | |
| Think It Over (Some) / Think It Over (Some More) | 5:20 | |
| Think It Over (Some)/Think It Over (Some More) | 05:20 | |
| The Ending Line | 3:12 | |
| Think It Over (Some) Think It Over [Some More] | 5:20 | |
| When It's Perfect | 3:18 | |
| When It's Perfect... | 3:18 | |
| It Just Might Be A One Shot Deal | 1:57 | |
| Blessed Relief/The New Brown Clouds | 5:03 |
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Catalog Numbers
- VR 20042
- VR 20042, VR20042
Labels
- Vaulternative Records
- Vaulternative Records, Zappa Records, UMe
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Formats
- CD
- Album
- Reissue
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Mastered At | Marcussen Mastering |
| Copyright (c) | Munchkin Music |
| Published By | Frank Zappa Music |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Zappanese |
| Produced For | UMRK |
| Licensed To | Universal Music Enterprises |
| Distributed By | Universal Music Distribution |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Baritone Saxophone | Tony "Batman" Ortega |
| Bass | Alex Dmochowski |
| Composed By | Frank Zappa |
| Arranged By | Frank Zappa |
| Drums | Aynsley Dunbar |
| Executive-Producer | GZ, Melanie Starks |
| Guitar | Frank Zappa |
| Vocals | Frank Zappa |
| Keyboards | Ian Underwood |
| Layout [Photoshoppage | Keith Lawler |
| Renderment & Layoutage] | Keith Lawler |
| Mastered By | Stephen Marcussen |
| Other | GZ |
| Art Direction | GZ |
| Liner Notes | GZ |
| Research | Joe Travers |
| Producer | Joe Travers |
| Slide Guitar | Tony Duran |
| Trombone | Ken Shroyer |
| Trumpet | Malcolm McNabb, Sal Marquez |
| Typography | Scott Robison |
| Concept By | GZ |
| Artwork [Photoshoppage | Keith Lawler |
| Renderment] | Keith Lawler |
| Layout | Keith Lawler |
| Artwork | Scott Robison |
| Lyrics By | Frank Zappa |
Notes
- #2 in the Joe's Corsaga. Features a cassette recording of a 1972 rehearsal.
- Vaultmeisterment & Production for UMRK & the Vault.
- Masterment at Marcussen Mastering.
- Good news about Canadians.
- Smackaroos to our Vaultmeister.
- It takes a swillage. Thanks to the Barfies: Isky, Scott & Jason.
- Thanks to Scott Robison for title art.
- Very Special Thanks to Hector Ruiz & Charlie Boswell, AMD.
- Thanks to Eric Pallone, AGI; Rick Goldman & Karen Stone, CDS.
- Thanks also to Fred Maher, Art Kelm & Richard Landers for UMRK.
- Smoochies to Moon❍Paul, Diva, Ahmet & Selma, Dweezil & Lauren.
- All compositions & arrangements copyrighted for the world © mmiv Munchkin Music (except track 4 © 1972 Munchkin Music). All Arrangements by FZ & FZ Compositions published worldwide by Frank Zappa/Munchkin Music.
- ℗ & © mmiv Zappanese. Liner notes © mmiv zft.
- This is a Project/Object project object.
- This is Zappa Family Archival Matter In Living Ylem. This is Official Release #73.
- "Think It Over" lyrics first published in Them Or Us, the Book © 1984 ZFT. All rights reserved.
- All compositions and arrangements copyrighted for the world © mmiv Munchkin Music (except *© 1972 Munchkin Music).
- All Arrangements by FZ & FZ Compositions published worldwide by Frank Zappa/Munchkin Music.
- ℗ & © mmiv Zappanese. Liner Notes © mmiv zft.
- This is Zappa Family Archival Matter In Living Ylem. This is Official Release # 73.
- Packaged with a separate Japanese booklet, Japanese mail order insert and an obi-strip.
- The second installment in the Joe's Corsage. Features a cassette recording of a 1972 rehearsal.
- Smoochies to Moon⊙Paul, Diva, Ahmet & Selma, Dweezil & Lauren.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 8 2430-20042-2 7
- Matrix / Runout: WWW.ZAPPA.COM VR20042 + 01 + DA61801
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LB48
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 10J7
- Barcode (String): 824302004227
- Barcode: 8 24302 00422 7
- Matrix / Runout: A9 SPM VR20042-2 TEXT ZAPPA.COM AF01 IFPILT36 MOS1
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LT36
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 2UP5
Summary by Nicole Toscano
Comments
I should start by saying that I really like the other volumes of the "Joe's" series (menage, corsage, etc.) and I am quite fond of the wazoo-era band. That (now) being said, this is probably my least favorite Zappa release. Even such oft-maligned titles as Playground Psychotics have great spans of interesting high-quality music - and you can skip (uncheck or what have you) the talking and interviews if you are so inclined. This title, however, is pure inside baseball - if you want to know what it was like to sit through a Zappa learning session, then this is the title for you. If, however, you want to just hear some music it is nigh on unlistenable - by the 15th minute of "Frog Song" you are pleading for some blessed relief. Quel dommage indead.