The $&%£§*+ of The Mothers

The Mothers of Invention

The $&%£§*+ of The Mothers

RELEASED: January 01, 1969
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Status Back Baby 2:52 2. Wowie Zowie 2:54 3. You Didn’t Try to Call Me 3:17 4. Invocation & Ritual Dance of the Young Pumpkin 6:57 5. Soft‐Sell Conclusion 1:40 6. Bow Tie Daddy 1:22 7. Uncle Bernie’s Farm 2:09 8. Concentration Moon 2:32 9. Go Cry on Somebody Else’s Shoulder 3:31 10. Flower Punk 3:57 11. Motherly Love 2:45
Historical Archive
The $&%£§*+ of The Mothers is a compilation album by The Mothers of Invention, showcasing a diverse array of experimental and avant-garde rock music. Released in the late 1980s, it features tracks that highlight the band's innovative approach to composition and performance, blending rock with elements of jazz, classical, and absurdist humor. The album includes some of their most notable works, exemplifying Frank Zappa's complex musical vision and the band's unique sound, which has influenced countless artists across various genres.