Frank Zappa & The Mothers publish a live album : ‘Just Another Band from L.A.’ (1972)
‘Just Another Band from L.A.’ by The Mothers of Invention is a live album recorded on August 7, 1971 on The Campus Of UCLA In Los Angeles and released on March 26, 1972 by Bizarre.
Track Listing : 1.Billy The Mountain (Frank Zappa) – 024:47 . [Sections Of Johnny’S Theme By Paul Anka And Johnny Carsonand Of Suite: Judy Blue Eyes By Stephen Stills] . 2.Call Any Vegetable (Frank Zappa) – 07:22 . 3.Eddie, Are You Kidding? (John Seiter, Mark Volman, Howard Kaylan, Frank Zappa) – 03:10 . 4.Magdalena (Mark Volman, Frank Zappa) – 06:24 . 5.Dog Breath (Frank Zappa) – 03:39
Cal Schenkel
Musicians : Frank Zappa – Guitar, Vocals . Mark Volman – Lead Vocals . Howard Kaylan – Lead Vocals . Ian Underwood – Woodwinds, Keyboards, Vocals . Don Preston – Keyboards . Jim Pons – Bass Guitar, Vocals . Aynsley Dunbar – Drums . The Mothers Of Invention – Band
Production : Produced By Frank Zappa . Bob Ludwig – Mastering
Package : Bernard Gardner – Photography . Michael Mesker – Layout . Cal Schenkel 
– Cover Art . Sherm Thompson – Artwork . Frank Zappa – Art Direction, Liner Notes
Recorded On August 7, 1971 At Pauley Pavilion On The Campus Of Ucla In Los Angeles.
Released On March 26, 1972 By Bizarre.
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All in all this is a great introduction to the world of Frank Zappa (it was my first too). A super tight band with great vocalists and theatrical yet very sophisticated songwriting make this not just another album in FZ’s extensive discography. […]
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In all, if you’re looking into Zappa for the MUSIC, you know, skip this one together with all the other Flo & Eddie records. But if you’re looking for Zappa the goofball and Zappa the contemporary culture mocker, this one’s for you! Dated or not, I don’t really care – if it ain’t dated, you’ll be laughing your pants offand if it IS dated, well… just give it another spin anyway. […]
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