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All rights reserved.Broadway the Hard Way - Zappa, Frank (CD 1995)
| Track Listing 1. Elvis Has Just Left the Building 2. Planet of the Baritone Women 3. Any Kind of Pain 4. Dickie's Such an A****** 5. When the Lie's So Big 6. Rhymin' Man 7. Promiscuous 8. Untouchables, The 9. Why Don't You Like Me? 10. Bacon Fat 11. Stolen Moments 12. Murder by Numbers 13. Jezebel Boy 14. Outside Now 15. Hot Plate Heaven at the Green Hotel 16. What Kind of Girl? 17. Jesus Thinks You're a Jerk
Album Notes Personnel: Frank Zappa (vocals, guitar); Mike Keneally (vocals, guitar, synthesizer); Ike Willis (vocals, guitar); Eric Buxton, Sting (vocals); Paul Carman (alto saxophone); Albert Wing (tenor saxophone); Kurt McGettrick (baritone saxophone); Walt Fowler (trumpet); Bruce Fowler (trombone); Scott Thunes (bass); Chad Wackerman (drums); Ed Mann (percussion). Recorded on his infamous final world tour of 1988, BROADWAY THE HARD WAY is classic late-period Zappa at his satirical best. In fact, this is one of the best Zappa collections of novelty songs in his huge catalog. Of course, underlying all the buffoonery is one of the greatest assemblages of musicians ever to grace the stage. From long-time Zappa sidemen like Ike Willis, Chad Wackerman and Ed Mann to virtuoso guitarist Mike Keneally, keyboardist/vocalist Bobby Martin and a stellar horn section, this is a group far superior to (and larger than) any that FZ ever took under his baton. From Zappa's booming announcement opening "Elvis Has Just Left The Building," the tone is set for a knee-slapping romp pointing a mocking finger at female corporate executives ("Planet Of The Baritone Women"), the right-wing moral majority ("When The Lie's So Big") and Reagan's Surgeon General ("Promiscuous"). Other standouts include a hilarious poke at Jesse Jackson ("Rhymin' Man") and televangelists ("Jesus Thinks You're A Jerk"). All kidding aside, some truly inspired performances occur in a reading of Oliver Nelson's "Stolen Moments" and Zappa's classic "Outside Now." Sting even makes an appearance on his own composition "Murder by Numbers." Editorial Reviews Q Magazine (08/01/1995) | Find errors in the product description? Submit a catalog update request now. | ||||||||||||||||
Reviews  Broadway The Hard Way - Frank Zappa Zappa having fun.Raunchy,comical,spooff themes & more,guest star appearance by Sting from the police. Review ID: 10000000005278036 Was this review helpful? Report this review Frank ZappaIt's Frank Zappa. That means your going to hear music way above the "normal". A colauge of genuis. Rap to Jazz to rock Review ID: 10000000003427046 Was this review helpful? Report this review  Broadway The Frank WayReview created: 10/15/03 by: fuche_bu -- a member of Epinions Pros: great music, funny lyrics Cons: may be offensive to some There are many departed musicians that I dearly miss. I miss no longer be able to hear new music or get their take on the world. With all that is going on in the world today, I more and more find myself missing Frank Zappa. Zappa was often outspoken and cynical but he did give you some unique views on the world. Zappa was certainly not afraid to duke it out with politicians or religious leaders. He fought against censorship and voiced sarcastic views toward many political figures. One CD that really reveals that edge in 1989's Broadway the Hard Way. Republicans and televangelists look out,... Review ID: 10000000000238496 Epinions.com ratings are not included in the item's average rating. Links in this review may have been removed. |
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