On this day in music history: November 19, 1979 - Joes Garage Acts II & III, the twenty ninth studio album by Frank Zappa is released. Produced by Frank Zappa, it is recorded at Village Recorders, Studio B in Los Angeles, CA from September 17 - November 19, 1979. The second of two albums released just two months apart, the ten track double album is a rock opera centering around the character Joe, following his journey through the music business. Filled with Zappas stinging guitar work, tempered with his trademark satirical and often scatalogical humor, the album also takes sharp aim at religion (particularly the Catholic church and Scientology), and the censorship of music. The latter of which will foreshadow the musicians opposition against the Parents Music Research Center (PMRC) formed by the wifes of Washington senators and businessmen in the mid 80s. Garage will also feature musical backing from members of what will become the popular new wave band Missing Persons. Joes Garage will peak at number fifty three on the Billboard Top 200.
Posted on: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 00:20:45 +0000
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