Album
Sleep Dirt
1979 · Jazz, Rock
12 collectors on Gatefold own this
Sleep Dirt is a Rock album by Frank Zappa, originally released in 1979. On Gatefold: 58 pressings tracked, owned by 12 collectors.
About
Though this album, along with several others, was released by Frank Zappa's record label without his permission, it still stands as one of his finest achievements. A completely instrumental record upon its initial release and as presented here, <i>Sleep Dirt</i>, later released on CD with several vocal overdubs, shows signs of Miles Davis, Jimi Hendrix, David Gilmour, Robert Fripp, among the potential influences. It is a furious example of progressive rock, with several pieces defying any categorization at all. Most of the tracks were intended for release as part of the 4-LP <i>Lather</i> collection that the record company quashed, but which saw issue after Zappa's death. "Filthy Habits" sets the tone, with a seven-and-a-half minute astral projection that's simply sublime. "Flambay" hits the nightclub for Zappa's idea of jazz. The title track captures Zappa at his more subdued and introspective, which was always a highlight coming from a man so naturally outrageous. "The Ocean Is The Ultimate Solution" is more in tune with Zappa the innovative instrumental scavenger.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Filthy Habits7:33
- A2Flambay5:02
- A3Spider Of Destiny2:54
- A4Regyptian Strut4:15
Side B
- B1Time Is Money2:52
- B2Sleep Dirt3:20
- B3The Ocean Is The Ultimate Solution13:20
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Prog Rock
- dense
- chaotic
- cerebral
Official Release #25
The work on this album was recorded between 1974 and 1976, but was not released until January 1979. It was later overdubbed vocally/instrumentally and was also remastered & digitally equalized.
There are 3 versions of this album.
1) The LPs contain the original instrumental version.
2) The first CD pressing has the original version of "Regyptian Strut", but subsequent pressings have new drums on that track, overdubbed by Chad Wackerman (not credited on the CD).
3) On all CD (except for the 2012 reissue) versions, three tracks are overdubbed with vocals by Thana Harris.
Both versions of 'Regyptian Strut" can be found on Läther.
The original 1979 instrumental album was rereleased on CD in 2012, and as a 24-bit high-res digital download in 2021.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Bruce FowlerBRASS
- Chad WackermanDRUMS DRUMS,
- Chester ThompsonDRUMS
- Dave ParlatoBASS
- Frank ZappaACOUSTIC GUITAR GUITAR GUITAR , KEYBOARDS
- George DukeKEYBOARDS
- James YoumanACOUSTIC GUITAR BASS GUITAR
- Patrick O'HearnBASS DOUBLE BASS
- Ruth UnderwoodPERCUSSION
- Terry BozzioDRUMS
- Thana HarrisVOCALS
12 collectors on Gatefold own this · 58 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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