Description
‘Freak Out!’ is the exciting debut album by the American band The Mothers of Invention, released on June 27, 1966, by Verve Records. It’s often celebrated as one of the first concept albums in rock music, vividly capturing frontman Frank Zappa’s satirical take on American pop culture. Notably, it was among the earliest double albums in rock just a week after Bob Dylan’s ‘Blonde on Blonde’ making it a pioneering debut in that format.
The Mothers Of Invention transitioned from a band that mainly played R&B covers to one that showcased Zappa’s original compositions when he joined. ‘Freak Out!’ is a musical journey through various styles, blending R&B, doo wop, blues-inspired rock, orchestral arrangements, and experimental avant-garde sounds, offering a rich and diverse listening experience.
LP 1
1. Hungry Freaks, Daddy
2. I Ain’t Got No Heart
3. Who Are the Brain Police?
4. Go Cry On Somebody Else’s Shoulder
5. Motherly Love
6. How Could I Be Such A Fool?
7. Wowie Zowie
8. you Didn’t Try To Call Me
9. Any Way the Wind Blows
10. I’m Not Satisfied
11. You’re Probably Wondering Why I’m Here
LP 2
1. Trouble Every Day
2. Help, I’m A Rock (Suite in Three Movements)
I. Okay To Tap Dance
II. In Memoriam, Edgar Varese
III. It Can’t Happen Here
3. The Return Of the Son of Monster Magnet (Unfinished ballet in Two Tableaux)
I. Ritual Dance of the Child Killers
II. Nullis Pretii (No Commercial Potential)
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