"Freak Out!" is the debut album from Frank Zappa's band The Mothers Of Invention, originally called The Mothers but changed after their studio realised what a hit band they had on their hands. I think of all the 60's bands i've heard The Mothers Of Invention are the most psychedelic and trippy, and also one of the most unique. On "Freak Out" the majority of the album has funny songs such as an anti-love love song "Go Cry On Somebody' Else's Shoulder" and a satire on mind control "Who Are The Brain Police?". The album was one of rock's first double album and clocks in at almost an hour long. A supposed storyline exists linking all the songs and turning it into a concept album but if that's true I didn't pick up on it. The last two songs on the album "Help, I'm A Rock Star" and "The Return Of The Son Of Monster Magnet" are the longest and the latter is the most disturbing song on the album. It starts out normal but then as it progresses it turns into screams and moans and weird music. It was the most inventive song but my least favourite. I give this album 4/5.
Tracks I enjoyed the most: Who Are The Brain Police?, Go Cry On Somebody Else's Shoulder, Wowie Zowie, You Didn't Try To Call Me & You're Probably Wondering Why I'm Here.
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