Frank Zappa: The Central Instrumentalizer

The uncatergorizable Frank Zappa. Astute, paradigm-shifting virtuosity at its uncompromisingly brilliant and ballsy best. The Central Instrumentalizer Vol I and II consist of hand-picked instrumental highlights throughout Zappa’s expansive career.

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Frank Zappa: The Central Instrumentalizer Vol I mp3

1.  Filthy Habits – Sleep Dirt (1979)

2.  Twenty Small Cigars – Chunga’s Revenge (1970)

3.  Pink Napkins – Shut Up And Play Yer Guitar (1981)

4.  We Are Not Alone – The Man From Utopia (1983)

5.  Zoot Allures – Zoot Allures (1976)

6.  Treacherous Cretins – Shut Up And Play Yer Guitar (1981)

7.  Apostrophe’ – Apostrophe’ (1974)

8.  Rat Tomago – Sheik Yabouti (1979)

9.  Black Napkins – Zoot Allures (1976)

10. Watermelon in Easter Hay – Joe’s Garage (1979)

11.  Rejyptian Strut – Sleep Dirt (1979)

12.  Sofa No.1 – One Size Fits All (1975)

13.  What’s New in Baltimore – FZ Meets the Mothers of Prevention (1985)

14.  Tink Walks Amok – The Man From Utopia (1983)

15.  G-spot Tornado – Jazz From Hell (1986)

16.  Blessed Relief – The Grand Wazoo (1972)

17.  Peaches En Regalia – Hot Rats (1969)

18.  Aybe Sea – Burnt Weeny Sandwich (1970)

19.  Imaginary Diseases – Imaginary Diseases (2007)

20.  Sexual Harassment in the Workplace – Guitar (1988)

Running time: 1:39:07

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Frank Zappa: The Central Instrumentalizer Vol II mp3

1. I Promise Not to Come in Your Mouth – Zappa in New York (1978)

2. Duke of Prunes – Orchestral Favorites (1979)

3. Son of Mr Green Genes – Hot Rats (1969)

4. Flambay – Sleep Dirt (1979)

5. Eat That Question – The Grand Wazoo (1972)

6. The Orange County Lumber Truck – Weasels Ripped My Flesh (1970)

7. Theme From The 3rd Movement Of Sinister Footwear – You Are What You Is (1981)

8. St. Etienne – Jazz From Hell (1986)

9. Sleep Dirt – Sleep Dirt (1979)

10. D.C. Boogie – Imaginary Diseases (2007)

11. Rubber Shirt – Sheik Yerbouti (1979)

12. Jim & Tammy’s Upper Room – Guitar (1988)

13. RDNZL – Studio Tan (1978)

14. Marque-Son’s Chicken – Them Or Us (1984)

15. Ancient Armaments – Halloween (1978)

16. Bowling on Charen – Trans-Fusion (2006)

17. Echidna’s Arf (Of You) – Roxy & Elsewhere (1974)

18. Big Swifty – Waka-Jawaka (1972)

19. Envelopes – Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch (1982)

20. Montreal – Imaginary Diseases (2007)

Running Time: 1:54:33

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Top Photo: Frans Schellekens. Frank Zappa performs on stage at Ahoy on May 3 1988 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.