Frank Zappa - Smoke Em If You Got Em
Review by Joy
Smoke Em If You Got Em, the 1973 album by Frank Zappa, is a fascinating and eclectic collection of songs that showcases the musician's incredible talent and creativity. From the opening track, "The Grand Wazoo," to the closing number, "Cheepnis," Zappa takes listeners on a wild ride through a variety of musical styles and genres.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Chunga's Revenge," a funky instrumental that features Zappa's signature guitar playing and some impressive horn arrangements. Another highlight is "The Adventures of Greggery Peccary," a 20-minute epic that tells the story of a pig who becomes a successful businessman.
Throughout the album, Zappa's wit and humor shine through in his lyrics and song titles, such as "Redneck Eats," "Don't Eat the Yellow Snow," and "Stinkfoot." His ability to blend humor with serious musical chops is what makes Smoke Em If You Got Em such an enjoyable listen.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| A Pound For A Brown On The Bus | 5:18 | |
| Village Of The Sun | 6:53 | |
| Sy Borg | 4:22 | |
| Sofa | 3:12 | |
| Flakes | 6:24 | |
| Keep It Greasy | 3:34 | |
| City Of Tiny Lights | 6:00 | |
| Little House I Used To Live In | 4:43 | |
| Don't Eat The Yellow Snow | 13:58 | |
| Black Napkins | 6:42 | |
| Dancing Fool | 3:33 | |
| Bamboozled By Love | 5:59 | |
| Magic Fingers | 2:31 | |
| Honey, Don't You Wanna Man Like Me | 4:07 | |
| Tell Me You Love Me | 2:43 | |
| Packard Goose | 7:26 | |
| Baby Snakes | 1:45 | |
| I've Been In You | 3:40 | |
| The Meek Shall Inherit Nothing | 4:08 |
Video
Frank Zappa - various stuff (rehearsals 1978)
Images
Catalog Numbers
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Formats
- 2 × Vinyl
- LP
- Limited Edition
- Unofficial Release
- White Label
- Transparent Red
- Marbled Pink
- Numbered
- Silver
- Promo
- Purple
- Orange
Notes
- Tour Rehearsals From Culver City, 16th August, 1978.
- Glossy Gatefold cover.
- First LP on Transparent Red vinyl
- Second LP on Marbled Pink vinyl
- Blank white labels on both LPs
- Silver vinyl
- Limited to 50 copies
- on label:
- Manufacturado por "Gato Gordo" Industrias Musicales, Espana - Industria Espanol Reg. Ind. 12428
- Disco De Promocion
- Prohibida Su Venta
- Disco de promocion
- Prohibida su venta
- Purple vinyl
- Orange vinyl
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout - etched): SMOKE - 1
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout - etched): SMOKE - 2
- Matrix / Runout (Side C runout - etched): SMOKE - 3
- Matrix / Runout (Side D runout - etched): SMOKE - 4
About Frank Zappa
American composer, lyricist, songwriter, guitarist, vocalist, bandleader, conductor, producer, filmmaker.
Born 21 December 1940 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Died 4 December 1993 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Frank Vincent Zappa was of Italian origin, his grandfather having arrived in America from Partinico, Sicily. Frank Zappa grew to be one of the most accomplished composers of the rock idiom, his music combining an understanding and appreciation for such contemporary classical figures as , , and . These influences, coupled with an affection for late '50s doo-wop, rock & roll, and skillful guitar-heavy rock, dominated pop in the '70s. However, Zappa was also a keen satirist, whose reserves of scorn and parody seemed bottomless, and whose wicked sense of humor and absurdity continued to delight his numerous fans -- even when his lyrics crossed the broadest bounds of taste.
Zappa was a prolific record-maker, astutely producing massive amounts of music on his own labels of , , and . And through distribution deals with and . This after long unhappy associations with industry giants like and the now-defunct . In the '80s, Zappa gained the rights to his old albums and began to reissue them, first on his own and then through . Throughout his recording career Zappa stayed consistently at the forefront of technology, investing in equipment, home-studio facilities and vault storage that would enable the fullest control over production of his works.
In 1988 his official autobiography emerged and he embarked on a world tour. Sadly, that was the end of his live performing when, in late 1991, it was confirmed that Zappa was seriously ill with cancer. Nevertheless, his schedule of album releases continued to be rapid. The (ZFT) continued with his wife (aka ) as the figurehead of the ZFT, until her death in 2015. The ZFT produced numerous posthumous releases and remasters of the back catalog. The children inherited the ZFT and remain in the industry, the force behind "Zappa Plays Zappa" as well as an accomplished guitarist in his own right; , and the more reserved .
Inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 (Performer).
Real Name
- Frank Vincent Zappa
Name Vars
- Appaz
- F Z
- F Zappa
- F. Z.
- F. Zappa
- F. Zapppa
- F.Z
- F.Z.
- F.Zappa
- FZ
- Fank Zappa
- Fr. Zappa
- Francis V. Zappa
- Francis Vincent Zappa
- Franck Zappa
- Frank
- Frank Vincent Zapp
- Frank Vincent Zappa
- Frank Zappa Orchestra
- Frank Zappa!
- Frankie Zappo
- The Legendary Frank Zappa
- Uncle Frankie
- Z
- ZAPPA
- Zappa
- Zippa
- fz
- Заппа
- Франк Заппа
- Фрэнк Заппа
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- ༗حŋ.Ɏต
Aliases
- Big Mother
- Obdewl'l X
- Mr. Clean
- La Marr Bruister
- Stucco Homes
- Billy Dexter
- Mario Fuente
- Junier Mintz
- Junior Mintz
Summary by Joy
Comments
the first one the little house i used to live in
yes
1. Maybe a Inca Roads keybord solo