Freak Out!

by The Mothers

Freak Out! cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: June 27, 1966
  • Label: Verve
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:00:27
  • Community rating: 4.46/5 from 11 ratings

Artists on this release: Elliot Ingber, Frank Zappa, Roy Estrada, Jimmy Carl Black, Ray Collins

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The Mothers of Invention's debut, 'Freak Out!', is a satirical critique of American pop culture that blends styles ranging from doo-wop and R&B to avant-garde sound collages and orchestral arrangements. Produced by Tom Wilson, the ambitious double LP is considered one of rock's first concept albums, noted for its sophisticated arrangements and Frank Zappa's pioneering use of the studio for experimental composition.

Genres

Descriptors: satirical, experimental, genre-blending, avant-garde, witty, theatrical, diverse

Tracklist

  1. Hungry Freaks, Daddy (03:30)
  2. I Ain't Got No Heart (02:35)
  3. Who Are The Brain Police? (03:33)
  4. Go Cry On Somebody Else's Shoulder (03:41)
  5. Motherly Love (02:45)
  6. How Could I Be Such A Fool (02:13)
  7. Wowie Zowie (02:53)
  8. You Didn't Try To Call Me (03:18)
  9. Anyway The Wind Blows (02:55)
  10. I'm Not Satisfied (02:38)
  11. You're Probably Wondering Why I'm Here (03:38)
  12. Trouble Every Day (05:50)
  13. Help, I'm A Rock (04:43)
  14. It Can't Happen Here (03:56)
  15. The Return Of The Son Of Monster Magnet (12:19)

Credits

  • Frank Zappa - guitar, conductor, vocals, musical director, orchestrator, arranger, leader, composed by, artwork, graphics, text by [map insert], written-by
  • Ray Collins - lead vocalist, tambourine, harmonica, cymbals, sound effects, finger cymbals, bobby pin & tweezers, hair stylist, voice
  • Roy Estrada - bass, guitarrón, boy soprano, vocals
  • Jimmy Carl Black - percussion, drums, vocals
  • Elliot Ingber - alternate lead & rhythm guitar
  • Gene Estes - percussion
  • Eugene DiNovi - piano, assistant engineer
  • Neil LeVang - guitar
  • John Rotella - clarinet, bass saxophone
  • Carol Kaye - 12-string guitar
  • Kurt Reher - cello
  • Raymond Kelley - cello
  • Paul Bergstrom - cello
  • Emmet Sargeant - cello
  • Joseph Saxon - cello
  • Edwin V. Beach - cello
  • Arthur Maebe - french horn, tuba
  • George Price - french horn
  • Roy Caton - trumpet, copyist
  • Virgil Evans - trumpet
  • David Wells - trombone
  • Motorhead Sherwood - noises
  • Kim Fowley - hypophone
  • Mac Rebennack - piano
  • Paul Butterfield - vocals
  • Les McCann - piano
  • Jeannie Vassoir - voice of suzy creamcheese
  • Tom Wilson - producer, engineer
  • Val Valentin - engineering director, engineer
  • Ami Hadani - engineer
  • Vito - assistant, voice
  • Ken Watson - assistant, percussion
  • Jack Anesh - cover design
  • Benjamin Barrett - contractor
  • Tom Hidley - engineer
  • Ray Leong - cover photo
  • Cal Schenkel - cd design consultant
  • Suzy Creamcheese - liner notes
  • Carl Franzoni - voice
  • David Anderle - unspecified
  • John Johnson - tuba
  • Plas Johnson - flute

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