Country: USA
Format: FLAC ( tracks)
Time: 01:47:11
Full Size: 5.3 GB
While most of the discussions of Frank Zappa have to do with his satirical and off-color lyrics, the fact remains that he was one of the finest and most underappreciated guitarists around. This collection places the spotlight squarely on Zappa s mastery of the guitar. Recorded for the most part in 1979 and 1980 (with a few tracks dating as far back as 1977), Shut Up n Play Yer Guitar is simply a collection of guitar solos. Even though most of the tracks were just edited out of their original song context, they fare well as stand-alone pieces, as Zappa was an ever-inventive player. Take, for example, the three versions of Shut Up. These tracks were simply the guitar solos from Inca Roads, but thanks to Zappa s ability for instant composition, each version has its own complete story to tell, without ever being redundant. Other highlights are the reggae-tinged Treacherous Cretins and the beautiful Pink Na