Bongo Fury
Zappa
1975
Bongo Fury is a Rock album by Zappa, originally released in 1975. On Gatefold: 96 pressings tracked, owned by 16 collectors.
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Blues Rock
- raw
- chaotic
- bohemian
About
Frank Zappa briefly reunited with Captain Beefheart in the spring of 1975 for a few live shows that form the nucleus of this almost completely live album. It is notable for featuring the first LP appearance of drummer Terry Bozzio, who would perform with Zappa throughout the late 1970s. Beefheart is spotlighted for his crazy narratives, "Sam With the Showing Scalp Flat Top" and "Man With the Woman Head," while his harmonica highlights the studio recording, the bluesy "200 Years Old." "Advance Romance" stretches out, throwing Napoleon Murphy Brock into the driver's seat. "Debra Kadabra" plays out like one of Zappa's comedy sketches, but with Beefheart tearing into the heart of surrealism. "Carolina Hard-Core Ecstasy" tunefully captures Zappa's twisted vision of pop, jazz and rock. He breaks down the genres until they can be considered nothing but Zappa music. A playful country vibe underlines "Poofter's Froth Wyoming Plans Ahead." Fewer instrumental workouts, but interesting, unorthodox songs throughout.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Debra Kadabra3:54
- A2Carolina Hard-Core Ecstasy6:02
- A3Sam With The Showing Scalp Flat Top2:50
- A4Poofter's Froth Wyoming Plans Ahead3:06
- A5200 Years Old4:34
Side B
- B1Cucamonga2:24
- B2Advance Romance11:20
- B3Man With The Woman Head1:29
- B4Muffin Man5:37
Credits
Performers
- Tom FowlerBASS
- Chester ThompsonDRUMS
- Terry BozzioDRUMS
- Captain BeefheartHARMONICA VOCALS HARP
- George DukeKEYBOARDS VOCALS
- Frank ZappaLEAD GUITAR VOCALS GUITAR
- Napoleon M. BrockSAXOPHONE VOCALS TENOR SAXOPHONE
- Denny WalleySLIDE GUITAR VOCALS
- Bruce FowlerTROMBONE
16 collectors on Gatefold own this · 96 pressings tracked on Gatefold