CD ABSOLUTELY FREE

Description

Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention released "Absolutely Free" in 1967, an album renowned for its fusion of rock, jazz, and classical music with sharp social and political satire. Structured as two conceptual suites—"Absolutely Free" and "The M.O.I. American Pageant"—the album critiques American culture, consumerism, and political corruption. Tracks like "Plastic People" and "Brown Shoes Don’t Make It" mock conformity and hypocrisy, with "Brown Shoes" showcasing Zappa’s ability to blend various musical genres. Recorded in just four days on a limited budget, the album incorporates influences from Stravinsky, Holst, and Varèse, foreshadowing Zappa’s later experimental works. Despite controversies and censorship, the album reached #41 on the Billboard 200 and has since become a cult classic. This album is considered a milestone in avant-garde rock, cementing Zappa’s reputation as a fearless musical innovator. This product is available as a red CD, released on July 30, 2012.