Absolutely Free

The Mothers of Invention

Absolutely Free

RELEASED: June 26, 1967
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Plastic People 3:40 2. The Duke of Prunes 2:12 3. Amnesia Vivace 1:01 4. The Duke Regains His Chops 1:45 5. Call Any Vegetable 2:19 6. Invocation and Ritual Dance of the Young Pumpkin 6:57 7. Soft‐Sell Conclusion & Ending of Side #1 1:40 8. America Drinks 1:52 9. Status Back Baby 2:52 10. Uncle Bernie’s Farm 2:09 11. Son of Suzy Creamcheese 1:33 12. Brown Shoes Don’t Make It 7:26 13. America Drinks & Goes Home 2:43
Historical Archive
Absolutely Free is the second studio album by the Mothers of Invention, released in 1967. The album showcases Frank Zappa's innovative approach to music, blending rock, jazz, and avant-garde elements. It features complex arrangements and thought-provoking lyrics, often satirizing contemporary culture and politics. The album is notable for its experimental style and is regarded as a milestone in the development of progressive rock, influencing countless musicians in the years that followed.