Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Playground Psychotics

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Review by Dénes Csala

Playground Psychotics is a double album released by Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention in 1992, featuring live recordings and studio outtakes from the band's early years. The album is a fascinating insight into the creative process and the offbeat humor of Zappa and his bandmates.

The first disc of Playground Psychotics features excerpts from a concert at the Fillmore East in 1971, showcasing the band's virtuosity and eclectic style. The tracks range from the avant-garde jazz fusion of "The Eric Dolphy Memorial Barbecue" to the raunchy rock of "Call Any Vegetable" and the satirical social commentary of "What Kind of Girl Do You Think We Are?" Zappa's guitar playing is as inventive and daring as ever, while the rest of the band follows his lead with precision and flair.

The second disc of Playground Psychotics is a collection of studio recordings, rehearsals, and interviews that give a glimpse into the band's artistic process and sense of humor. The tracks range from the silly and irreverent, such as the mock-radio show "A Typical Sound Check" and the reggae-inspired "The Booger Man," to the experimental and challenging, such as the dissonant "The Subcutaneous Peril."

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Learning \2:2
Sharleena4:23
Concentration Moon, Pt. 11:20
Concentration Moon, Pt. 22:4
Getting Stewed0:55
A Version Of Himself1:03
Intro To Music For Low Budget Orchestra1:32
The Motel Lobby1:21
The London Cab Tape1:24
Diptheria Blues6:18
Concentration Moon, Part Two2:04
I'm Doomed0:25
Playground Psychotics1:8
He's Watching Us1:21
Sleeping In A Jar1:30
This Is Neat0:23
Intro to Music for Low Budget Orchestra1:32
He's Right0:15
The Worst Reviews0:21
He's Watching Us1:21
"There's No Lust In Jazz"0:55
Here Comes the Gear, Lads1:0
A Typical Soundcheck1:19
I Could Be A Star Now0:36
Botulism On The Hoof0:47
Mom & Dad3:16
Divan1:46
He's Right0:15
The Dressing Room0:24
Learning "Penis Dimension"2:02
Going for the Money0:12
Cruisin' for Burgers2:53
A Bunch Of Adventures0:56
"It's A Good Thing We Get Paid To Do This"2:45
Jeff Quits1:33
Brixton Still Life2:59
Beer Shampoo1:39
"You There, With The Hard On!"0:25
You Got Your Armies0:10
Well4:43
If You're Not A Professional Actor0:23
Here Comes The Gear, Lads1:00
Botulism On the Hoof0:46
Don't Take Me Down1:11
"This Is Neat"0:24
Champagne Lecture4:29
The Sanzini Brothers1:33
The Mudshark Interview2:39
Mom and Dad3:16
Sleeping In a Jar1:30
Cruisin' For Burgers2:54
If You're Not a Professional Actor0:23
Concentration Moon, Part One1:21
Status Back Baby2:49
I'm Doomed0:25
Don't Eat There2:26
A Typical Sound Check1:18
Wonderful Wino4:52
You There, With the Hard On!0:24
The Motel Room0:29
There's No Lust In Jazz0:55
Say Please0:57
"Don't Eat There"2:26
Going For The Money0:12
Childish Perversions1:31
"Don't Take Me Down"1:11
The Spew King0:24
Martin Lickert's Story0:39
Bad Acting0:11
A Great Guy0:30
A Small Eternity With Yoko Ono6:6
It's a Good Thing We Get Paid to Do This2:45
Billy the Mountain30:25
Learning: "Penis Dimension"2:02
Billy The Mountain30:26
Super Grease1:39
Zanti Serenade2:41
Aaawk2:59
Diphteria Blues6:19
The Living Garbage Truck1:20
Scumbag5:53

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Catalog Numbers

  • 0238862
  • D2 74244
  • RCD 10557/58
  • D70316
  • CDD ZAP 55
  • 968049
  • RCD 10557/58, VACK 5097/8
  • MSI 80062/63
  • ZR 3886

Labels

  • Zappa Records, Universal Music Group International
  • Barking Pumpkin Records
  • Rykodisc
  • Zappa Records
  • Eldorado, Rykodisc
  • Zappa Records, UMe

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Formats

  • 2 × CDr
  • Album
  • Reissue
  • 2 × CD
  • Remastered

Companies

RoleCompany
Copyright (c)Zappa Family Trust
Phonographic Copyright (p)Zappa Family Trust
Licensed ToUniversal Music Enterprises
Record CompanyUMG Recordings, Inc.
Published ByMunchkin Music
Recorded AtRainbow Theatre London
Remixed AtUMRK
Pressed ByCapitol Jax
Made ByAmeric Disc
Manufactured ByFestival Records Pty. Ltd.
Glass Mastered AtSMA
Marketed ByMusic For Nations
Distributed ByMusic For Nations
Licensed FromBarking Pumpkin Records

Credits

RoleCredit
ArtworkCal Schenkel
BassJim Pons (tracks: 1-12 to 1-26, 2-11 to 2-19)
VocalsJim Pons (tracks: 1-12 to 1-26, 2-11 to 2-19)
Composed ByFrank Zappa
DrumsAynsley Dunbar (tracks: 1-12 to 1-26, 2-11 to 2-19)
Electric PianoBob Harris (tracks: 1-12 to 1-26, 2-11 to 2-19)
EngineerSpence Chrislu
GuitarJohn Lennon (tracks: 1-22 to 1-26)
Keyboards [Pauley PavilionDon Preston (tracks: 1-12 to 1-26, 2-11 to 2-19)
Rainbow Theater]Don Preston (tracks: 1-12 to 1-26, 2-11 to 2-19)
Electronics [Pauley PavilionDon Preston (tracks: 1-12 to 1-26, 2-11 to 2-19)
KeyboardsIan Underwood (tracks: 1-12 to 1-26, 2-11 to 2-19)
Alto SaxophoneIan Underwood (tracks: 1-12 to 1-26, 2-11 to 2-19)
LayoutMichael Mesker
Lead GuitarFZ (tracks: 1-12 to 1-26, 2-11 to 2-19)
Liner NotesFZ
ProducerFrank Zappa
Arranged ByFrank Zappa
Edited ByFrank Zappa
Production ManagerMelanie Starks
Transferred ByJoe Travers
VoiceAynsley Dunbar (tracks: 1-1 to 1-11, 2-1 to 2-10, 2-20 to 2-31), FZ (tracks: 1-1 to 1-11, 2-1 to 2-10, 2-20 to 2-31), George Duke (tracks: 1-1 to 1-11, 2-1 to 2-10, 2-20 to 2-31), Howard Kaylan (tracks: 1-1 to 1-11, 2-1 to 2-10, 2-20 to 2-31), Ian Underwood (tracks: 1-1 to 1-11, 2-1 to 2-10, 2-20 to 2-31), Jeff Simmons (tracks: 1-1 to 1-11, 2-1 to 2-10, 2-20 to 2-31), Mark Volman (tracks: 1-1 to 1-11, 2-1 to 2-10, 2-20 to 2-31), Martin Lickert (tracks: 1-1 to 1-11, 2-1 to 2-10, 2-20 to 2-31)
SaxophoneIan Underwood
Written-ByFrank Zappa
Words ByM.O.I. (tracks: 1-1 to 1-11, 2-1 to 2-10)
Music ByM.O.I. (tracks: 1-1 to 1-11, 2-1 to 2-10)

Notes

  • Comes in a standard clear tray jewelcase, includes an 8 page booklet.
  • Back cover:
  • This album originally released 1992.
  • ©℗1992, mmxii Zappa Family Trust. Under exclusive license to Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
  • Made in the EU. This is Zappa Family Archival Matter In Living Ylem.
  • Source: 1994 1630 Digital Master. This is Official Release #60.
  • Inlay:
  • 2012
  • Vaultmeisterment, Bakery Magic & 1630 Transfers 2011, UMRK.
  • All artwork copyright © 1995 The Zappa Family Trust.
  • Booklet:
  • All compositions published by The Zappa Family Trust, d/b/a Munchkin Music, except "Well" which is published by Aries Music, BMI.
  • Art & liner notes © 1992 The Zappa Family Trust.
  • This album includes three spoken word / field recordings sections.
  • A typical day on the road part 1 (1-01 to 1-11)
  • A typical day on the road part 2 (2-01 to 2-10)
  • The true story of 200 motels (2-20 to 1-31)
  • The musical content of this album covers live recordings made
  • June 5-6, 1971 Fillmore East, NYC
  • August 7, 1971 Pauley Pavilion, UCLA, California
  • December 10, 1971 Rainbow Theatre, London, UK
  • Printed in the USA. Manufactured in Canada
  • Liner notes © 1992 The Zappa Family Trust.
  • [P] [C] 1995 Rykodisc
  • All tracks published in Australia and New Zealand by Rondor Music
  • Manufactured by Festival Records Pty.Ltd. Australia
  • Printed in Australia
  • "This album moves beyond mere Rock & Roll into the dangerous realm of social anthropology. It offers to younger musicians the chance to participate vicariously in the touring world of the early 1970's (way back when it was still sort of fun to do). ..."
  • This is album #62.
  • Liner notes © 1992 Barking Pumpkin Records.
  • All compositions controlled worldwide by Munchkin Music, except tracks 1-14, 2-13 & 2-16 by Frank Zappa Music; track 1-22 by Aries Music.
  • Administered by Take Out Music.
  • © ℗ 1992 Barking Pumpkin Records.
  • Marketed and distributed by Music For Nations under exclusive license from Barking Pumpkin Records.
  • Made in Austria.
  • This album includes three sections of taped conversations / field recordings:
  • A Typical Day On The Road, Part 1 (1-1 to 1-11)
  • A Typical Day On The Road, Part 2 (2-1 to 2-10)
  • The True Story Of 200 Motels (2-20 to 2-31).
  • The musical content of this album (tracks 1-12 to 1-26 & 2-11 to 2-19) features live recordings made:
  • December 10, 1971 Rainbow Theatre, London, UK.
  • Liner notes about tracks 1-22 to 1-26: "Some of you might have heard another version of this material on the John & Yoko album "Some Time In New York". When they sat in with us that night, we were in the process of recording the Live At The Fillmore East, June 1971 album, and all of this insanity was captured on tape. After the show, John and I agreed we would each put out our own version of the performance, and I gave him a copy of the 16 track master tape. Here is our version… a substantially different mix from what they released."
  • Remix Faciliy: The Utility Muffin Research Kitchen.
  • FZ 1993 approved master.
  • Japanese sales edition,added OBI & Japanese insert.
  • CDs: Made in England
  • Back Cover: Made in England.
  • Over the barcode: RTD GAS 211.60552
  • Released in a standard fat jewelbox with an 8 page foldout booklet.
  • Japanese release with obi, English booklet and 3 pink inserts containing English lyrics, Japanese liner notes and lyrics.
  • Liner notes © 1992 Barking Pumpkin Records. Japanese liner notes dated September 1992.
  • Printed in the USA. Manufactured in
  • Released with horizontal OBI
  • Manufactured in the EU.
  • As the only difference to Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention* - Playground Psychotics, at this one "Made in England" is not printed on the discs.

Barcodes

  • Barcode (Text): 8 24302 38862 4
  • Barcode (Scanned, UPC-A): 824302388624
  • Rights Society: BIEM/SDRM
  • Rights Society: BMI
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  • Other (Disc 2): 0233652 CD02
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  • Barcode (Scanned (U-PCA)): 0013347424422
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  • Matrix / Runout (CD1): 1-CDDZAP-55 22 A2 DADC AUSTRIA
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  • Barcode (Barcode ( On OBI )): 4 988112 406926
  • Barcode (Text): 5 016583 605520
  • Matrix / Runout (CD1): 10284391 01 & MAYKING RECORDS CDZAP55-1
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  • Label Code: LC5661
  • Distribution Code: BM 650
  • Matrix / Runout (CD 1): 1-CDDZAP-55 22 A2 DADC AUSTRIA
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  • Barcode: 8 24302 38862 4
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  • Mastering SID Code (CD01): IFPI L327
  • Mould SID Code (CD01): IFPI 507E
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  • Mastering SID Code (Discs 1 & 2): IFPI L555

About Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention

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American composer, lyricist, songwriter, guitarist, vocalist, bandleader, conductor, producer, filmmaker. Born 21 December 1940 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Died 4 December 1993 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Frank Vincent Zappa was of Italian origin, his grandfather having arrived in America from Partinico, Sicily. Frank Zappa grew to be one of the most accomplished composers of the rock idiom, his music combining an understanding and appreciation for such contemporary classical figures as , , and . These influences, coupled with an affection for late '50s doo-wop, rock & roll, and skillful guitar-heavy rock, dominated pop in the '70s. However, Zappa was also a keen satirist, whose reserves of scorn and parody seemed bottomless, and whose wicked sense of humor and absurdity continued to delight his numerous fans -- even when his lyrics crossed the broadest bounds of taste. Zappa was a prolific record-maker, astutely producing massive amounts of music on his own labels of , , and . And through distribution deals with and . This after long unhappy associations with industry giants like and the now-defunct . In the '80s, Zappa gained the rights to his old albums and began to reissue them, first on his own and then through . Throughout his recording career Zappa stayed consistently at the forefront of technology, investing in equipment, home-studio facilities and vault storage that would enable the fullest control over production of his works. In 1988 his official autobiography emerged and he embarked on a world tour. Sadly, that was the end of his live performing when, in late 1991, it was confirmed that Zappa was seriously ill with cancer. Nevertheless, his schedule of album releases continued to be rapid. The (ZFT) continued with his wife (aka ) as the figurehead of the ZFT, until her death in 2015. The ZFT produced numerous posthumous releases and remasters of the back catalog. The children inherited the ZFT and remain in the industry, the force behind "Zappa Plays Zappa" as well as an accomplished guitarist in his own right; , and the more reserved . Inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 (Performer).

Real Name

    • Frank Vincent Zappa

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  • Frank Zappa Orchestra
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  • The Legendary Frank Zappa
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Aliases

  • Big Mother
  • Obdewl'l X
  • Mr. Clean
  • La Marr Bruister
  • Stucco Homes
  • Billy Dexter
  • Mario Fuente
  • Junier Mintz
  • Junior Mintz
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Summary by Dénes Csala

Playground Psychotics is a must-have for any fan of Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention, as well as anyone interested in avant-garde rock, jazz fusion, and musical humor. The album showcases the band's unique blend of virtuosity, wit, and social commentary, and offers a rare glimpse into the mind of one of the most innovative and influential musicians of the 20th century.

Comments

fatliciousss
fatliciousss
2023-04-13
:-)
hanachan676
hanachan676
2023-04-13
Yoko is such a huge turn off
viviandgreen
viviandgreen
2023-04-13
Shut up, Yoko
miguelcastilloj
miguelcastilloj
2023-04-13
j existe
raminbgrn
raminbgrn
2023-04-13
i am the slim,and octafish/tigar roach baby...
joelbraschler
joelbraschler
2023-04-12
too late i already uploaded the whole thing
area123
area123
2023-04-11
Can they somehow edit that wacky Yoko out??  Sheesh!
brajdicskolnik
brajdicskolnik
2023-04-10
At about 53 min starts one of my favorite Zappa drum parts by Dunbar. He starts out slow and soft and slowly raised the tempo. Love Billy off of this album.
willa029a30ea4e
willa029a30ea4e
2023-04-10
FRANK ZAPPA IS THE BEST!!
breeruzzi
breeruzzi
2023-04-10
FRANK ZAPPA IS THE BEST!!