Frank Zappa LP The Man From Utopia 12" (Rock) 1983 Barking Pumpkin FW 38403
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This album presents a mix of studio tracks and altered live recordings from Frank Zappa's hard rock period. The tone is definitely less rock-oriented than on Them or Us, only "Stick Together" and "Cocaine Decisions" qualifying as such. The most noticeable trend here is the half-spoken half-sung free-form numbers "The Radio Is Broken," "The Dangerous Kitchen," and "The Jazz Discharge Party Hats." They all feature Zappa performing a written text or improvising one on the spot, speech-singing while the band wallops around, reacting to his words. A few instrumental tunes round out the set, including the superb "Moggio" and "Tink Walks Amok," with Arthur Barrow playing multiple bass parts. The album's title comes from a '50s song, included ("The Man From Utopia Meets Mary Lou [Medley]"), while the cover artwork alludes to an infamous Italian tour in 1982 plagued by mosquitoes and riots. There exists two different CD versions of this album. All reissues of the original 1983 LP in digital format before 1992 present a slightly remixed version. Post-1992 CDs feature an extensive remix, the track list has been modified, a bonus track added ("Luigi & The Wise Guys"), and different drum tracks recorded in the mid-'80s by Chad Wackerman have replaced the original live ones in "The Dangerous Kitchen" and "The Jazz Discharge Party Hats." Despite of these changes, The Man From Utopia retains the cold digital sound of Zappa's albums around this time but is more varied and engaging than Them or Us. By François Couture
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RECORD GRADINGVINYL AUDIO (Excludes lead in/out) Mint = 100% New or new like condition (unopened if sealed). Doesn't mean it is perfect. May have mild dust from storage. M- , NM or Near Mint = Rare if any hints of surface noise. EX = Minimum amount of surface noise however, there is very little lessening in sound quality. VG = Mild to Medium hints of surface noise / crackling throughout record. Some scratches may be audible. In general, most records fall into this category. VG (-) = Plays fine with Medium to Heavy surface noise. Some mild popping or surface noise. These records are definitely playable.
VINYL (VISUAL) Mint = 100% New or new like condition (unopened if sealed). Doesn't mean it is perfect. M- , NM or Near Mint = Little or no visible surface marks / defects . Vinyl shines. Doesn't mean it is perfect. EX = Shows some sign of being played. One or two tiny inconsequential flaws. Doesn't affect the play. May have noticeable light surface marks that don't effect playing. VG = Signs of moderate wear (obviously played). Noticeable light surface marks and/or groove wear that don't effect playing. Lack original gloss. VG (-) = Signs of wear. Plays fine, many light and a few deep surface scratches. Good = Light and deep scratches/scuffs/other defects. Record plays and may skip. Can use a collection filler. Significant background noise Poor = Record may not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise. Use a collection filler. These may be very rare pieces.
VINYL (LABEL) Mint = 100% New or new like condition (unopened if sealed). Doesn't mean it is perfect. M- , NM or Near Mint = Bright Label. EX = May have one or two tiny inconsequential flaws. VG = Signs of moderate wear. May have a ring wear. VG(-) / Poor = Has ring wear.
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