MOTHERS OF INVENTION - BURNT WEENY SANDWICH 12" Vinyl LP Album

- USA RS 6370 BLUE BIZARRE Records, Gatefold Album Cover

  This album "Burnt Weeny Sandwich" is the album by the Mothers of Invention, released in 1970. It consists of both studio album and live recordsings.

Collectors info: Blue Bizarre record label with vacuum-pump (or whatever it may be), Warner Seven Arts. Stamper / Matrix codes (handwritten) "RS-6370-A 30975" / "RS-6370-B 30976"

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"Burnt Weeny Sandwich" Album Description:

Frank Zappa, the iconoclast of experimental rock, rarely took the predictable route. With The Mothers of Invention, his band of virtuoso misfits, Zappa broke genre barriers and mocked musical convention. "Burnt Weeny Sandwich," released in 1970, is a sonic testament to this wild, unconventional spirit.

Historical Context: A Snapshot of Zappa's Evolution

The late 1960s were a period of transition for Zappa. The original Mothers of Invention disbanded in 1969, and Zappa was exploring new musical directions. "Burnt Weeny Sandwich" acts as a bridge between eras—a kaleidoscopic mix of live recordings, studio experiments, and orchestral works, reflecting the chaotic energy of this pivotal moment.

Musical Exploration: A Journey Through Zappa's World

"Burnt Weeny Sandwich" is less a cohesive album and more a sonic collage. It careens from blistering live renditions of early Zappa staples like "The Little House I Used to Live In" to the absurdist spoken-word piece "Valarie." Avant-garde orchestral compositions, like "Igor's Boogie," sit alongside the bluesy guitar showcase of "Holiday in Berlin."

This eclectic mix perfectly demonstrates Zappa's restless creativity. His band, featuring talents like multi-instrumentalist Ian Underwood, drummer Aynsley Dunbar, and bassist Jeff Simmons, seamlessly navigated these sonic shifts, a testament to their musicianship.

Controversies: Pushing Boundaries and Buttons

Zappa delighted in provocation. "Burnt Weeny Sandwich" is infused with his satirical wit, from the pointed political commentary of "WPLJ" (an assault on white-bread radio) to the album's title itself – a playful mockery of blues legend Eric Clapton's "White Room." This irreverent approach sometimes courted controversy, but also solidified Zappa's image as a fearless musical dissident.

Essential Album Information For: MOTHERS OF INVENTION BURNT WEENY SANDWICH USA RS 6370 BLUE BIZARRE FOC

Music Genre:

Jazz Fusiom Prog Rock

Label & Catalognr:

Blue Label Bizarre RS 6370

Media Format:

Record Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 280 gram  

Year & Country:

1970 Made in USA

MOTHERS OF INVENTION BURNT WEENY SANDWICH USA RS 6370 BLUE BIZARRE FOC Production & Recording Information

Album Packaging

This 12" LP vinyl music record comes comes in a Fold Open Cover (FOC), which is also also known as a Gatefold cover. The inner pages of this album cover contains photos, artwork.

Producers:

Frank Zappa - Producer

Album Cover Design & Artwork:

John Williams - Album Cover Design

Cal Schenkel - Album Cover Art


MOTHERS OF INVENTION BURNT WEENY SANDWICH USA RS 6370 BLUE BIZARRE FOC Musicians and Track-listing

Musicians:

Frank Zappa – organ, guitar, vocals

Jimmy Carl Black – percussion, drums

Roy Estrada – bass, backing vocals, Pachuco rap on WPLJ

Janet Ferguson – backing vocals on WPLJ

Bunk Gardner – horn, wind, trumpet

Billy Mundi - Drums (Uncredited, left group in December 1967)

Lowell George – guitar

Don Sugarcane Harris – violin on The Little House I Used to Live In

Don Preston – bass, piano, keyboards

Jim Sherwood – guitar, vocals, wind

Art Tripp – drums, percussion

Ian Underwood – guitar, piano, keyboards, wind

Tracklisting Side One:
  1. WPLJ (Four Deuces) 3:02
  2. Igor's Boogie, Phase One 0:40
  3. Overture to a Holiday in Berlin 1:29
  4. Theme from Burnt Weeny Sandwich 4:35
  5. Igor's Boogie, Phase Two 0:35
  6. Holiday in Berlin, Full Blown 6:27
  7. Aybe Sea 2:45
Tracklisting Side Two:
  1. The Little House I Used to Live in 18:42
  2. Valarie (Jackie and the Starlites)

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