A new compilation album, ZAPPAtite—Frank Zappa’s Tastiest Tracks, will be released September 23 on Zappa Records/UMe. The new set, said the label in a press release, “collects some of Zappa’s best known and beloved compositions, from his early psychedelic rock beginnings to his avant-garde experimentation, jazz-rock explorations, symphonic suites and satirical send-ups, compiling them into one easily digestible collection and offering key entryways into the many musical worlds of the visionary musician.”
ZAPPAtite, available on CD and digitally at first, with vinyl to follow later, is divided into three “courses,” Appetizers, Entrees and Desserts, according to the press release. It notes, “The food-centric theme oozes throughout the album art, which features Zappa in a diner on the cover, a track list that resembles a menu and some of Zappa’s favorite eats.” Pre-order is available here.
The 18 compositions that comprise ZAPPAtite were compiled by Zappa’s son Ahmet Zappa and Frank Zappa archivist, Joe Travers. The full track list is below.
Related: Two more Zappa collections were released earlier this year
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Freak Out!, the debut album by Zappa and the Mothers of Invention. The year has also seen the release of the documentary film, Eat That Question—Frank Zappa In His Own Words. Also coming: the highest-funded documentary in Kickstarter history, Who the F*@% Is Frank Zappa.
Related: Further details on Who the F*@% is Frank Zappa
Watch Frank Zappa perform “Dancin’ Fool” on SNL
In addition to the forthcoming compilation album, Zappa’s classic Hot Rats album was released on 180-gram vinyl on August 26.
ZAPPAtite—Frank Zappa’s Tastiest Tracks Track Listing
APPETIZERS
1. I’m The Slime
2. Dirty Love
3. Dancin’ Fool
4. Trouble Every Day
ENTREES
5. Peaches En Regalia
6. Tell Me You Love Me
7. Bobby Brown Goes Down
8. You Are What You Is
9. Valley Girl
10. Joe’s Garage
11. Cosmik Debris
12. Sofa No. 1
13. Don’t Eat The Yellow Snow
DESSERTS
14. Titties & Beer
15. G-Spot Tornado
16. Cocaine Decisions
17. Zoot Allures
18. Strictly Genteel
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