Dive into the eclectic and avant-garde world of Frank Zappa with "Meat Light: The Uncle Meat Project/Object," a sprawling 3CD compilation that captures the essence of Zappa's groundbreaking 1969 album "Uncle Meat." Released on October 14, 2016, under the Frank Zappa Catalog, this collection is part of the 40th Anniversary FZ Audio Documentaries series, offering an immersive journey through Zappa's innovative and genre-defying music.
Spanning a diverse range of styles including progressive rock, art rock, jazz fusion, psychedelic rock, and experimental avant-garde, "Meat Light" is a testament to Zappa's boundless creativity. The album features a staggering 79 tracks, clocking in at over three and a half hours of music, recorded over a period of five months. Highlights include the iconic "Louie Louie" performed live at the Royal Albert Hall in London, the avant-garde "King Kong" in multiple versions, and the psychedelic "Zolar Czackl."
This compilation is not just a reissue but a comprehensive exploration of the "Uncle Meat" sessions, offering rare and previously unreleased tracks that showcase Zappa's experimental approach to composition and performance. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to Zappa's work, "Meat Light" provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of rock's most influential and enigmatic figures. With its blend of intricate musicianship, witty lyrics, and genre-blurring arrangements, this album is a must-listen for anyone interested in the evolution of progressive and experimental music.
Tracks
Uncle Meat: Main Title ThemeFrank Zappa
The Voice Of CheeseFrank Zappa
Nine Types Of Industrial PollutionFrank Zappa
Zolar CzacklFrank Zappa
Dog Breath, In The Year Of The PlagueFrank Zappa
The Legend Of The Golden ArchesFrank Zappa
Louie Louie - Live At Royal Hall, London/1969Frank Zappa
The Dog Breath VariationsFrank Zappa
Sleeping In A JarFrank Zappa
Our Bizarre RelationshipFrank Zappa
The Uncle Meat VariationsFrank Zappa
Electric Aunt JemimaFrank Zappa
Prelude To King KongFrank Zappa
God Bless America - Live At The Whisky A Go Go/1969Frank Zappa
A Pound For A Brown On A BusFrank Zappa
Ian Underwood Whips It Out - Live In Copehnagen/1969Frank Zappa
Mr. Green GenesFrank Zappa
We Can Shoot YouFrank Zappa
If We'd All Been Living In California...Frank Zappa
The AirFrank Zappa
Project XFrank Zappa
Cruising For BurgersFrank Zappa
King Kong - Mothers In A Studio VersionFrank Zappa
King Kong - Dom DeWild VersionFrank Zappa
King Kong - Motorhead VersionFrank Zappa
King Kong - Gardner Varieties VersionFrank Zappa
King Kong - Good Humor Trucks VersionFrank Zappa
King Kong - Live At The Miami Pop Festival/1969Frank Zappa
Dog Breath, In The Year Of The PlagueFrank Zappa
The Legend Of The Golden ArchesFrank Zappa
The Voice Of CheeseFrank Zappa
Whiskey WahFrank Zappa
Nine Types Of Industrial PollutionFrank Zappa
Louie Louie - Live At The Royal Albert Hall, London/1969Frank Zappa
The Dog Breation VariatonsFrank Zappa
Shoot You Percussion ItemFrank Zappa
The WhipFrank Zappa
The Uncle Meat VariationsFrank Zappa
King KongFrank Zappa
Project X Minus .5Frank Zappa
A Pound For A Brown On The BusFrank Zappa
Electric Aunt JemimaFrank Zappa
Prelude To King KongFrank Zappa
God Bless America - Live At The Whiskey A Go Go/1968Frank Zappa
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