FRANK ZAPPA – NASTY RATS LIVE (2 CD)

Description

Frank Zappa performing Nasty Rats, live at the Palladium, New York on October 31st, 1981. 1981 was a typically busy year for Frank Zappa, with the establishment of his UMRK studio, as well as the release of Tinsel Town Rebellion, You Are What You Is, and three Shut Up ‘n Play Yer Guitar albums. In September, he embarked on a US tour, adding Steve Vai to his tight new band. On Halloween night, they performed at the Palladium in New York, the show being simulcast on WNEW-FM radio and MTV. Featuring several songs he rarely played in concert, it’s a must for all serious fans. The entire WNEW-FM broadcast is presented here with background notes and images.
Track Listing:
Disc 1
01. Black Napkins 06:47
02. Montana 03:51
03. Easy Meat 06:57
04. Society Pages 02:06
05. I’m A Beautiful Guy 01:45
06. Beauty Knows No Pain 02:42
07. Charlie’s Enormous Mouth 04:42
08. Fine Girl 03:15
09. Teenage Wind 03:05
10. Harder Than Your Husband 02:37
11. Bamboozled By Love 05:37
12. Sinister Footwear 07:00
13. Stevie’s Spanking 06:02
Disc 2
01. Cocaine Decisions 03:33
02. Nig Biz 05:18
03. Doreen 02:08
04. Goblin Girl > Black Page 09:03
05. Tryin’ To Grow A Chin 02:30
06. Strictly Genteel 05:13
07. Strictly Genteel Cont. > Zappa Speaks 02:05
08. The Torture Never Stops 11:08