Description:Freak Out! is the debut album by American band The Mothers of Invention, released June 27, 1966 on Verve Records. Often cited as one of rock music's first concept albums, the album is a satirical expression of frontman Frank Zappa's perception of American pop culture. It was also one of the earliest double albums in rock music, and thFreak Out! is the debut album by American band The Mothers of Invention, released June 27, 1966 on Verve Records. Often cited as one of rock music's first concept albums, the album is a satirical expression of frontman Frank Zappa's perception of American pop culture. It was also one of the earliest double albums in rock music, and the first 2-record debut.
The album was produced by Tom Wilson, who signed The Mothers, formerly a bar band called the Soul Giants. Zappa said many years later that Wilson signed the group to a record deal in the belief that they were a white blues band.... (more)(less)
Manufacturer : Verve Release date : 27 June 1966 Number of discs : 1 EAN: 0014431050121 UPC: 014431050121
"26th January
Freak Out! was the first time Frank Zappa recorded music, at this point within the band The Mothers of Invention. A great ensemble, who were open minded and brave enough to record Zappa's wildy inventive and crazy music. Lead singer Ray Collins even helped co-write one song with the legendary guitarist/composer. It was way ahead of its time. There's interesting satire from the get go, there's sincere love songs, there's songs sung in a style that both parody and embrace earlier st"
""A master guitarist and provocateur, Frank Zappa made more than sixty albums, but the first was perhaps the most groundbreaking. The double-disc Freak Out! declares the arrival of a visionary weirdo who dabbles in doo-wop, pop-song parody, protest tunes, art rock and avant-garde classical.""