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Recorded live at Pauley Pavilion, UCLA, Los Angeles, California on August 7, 1971.
Yet another live document of the early-'70s Mothers incarnation that included vocalists Flo and Eddie of the Turtles (FILLMORE EAST 1971 covers the same time period). JUST ANOTHER BAND is probably the closest Zappa and company ever came to putting music second to comedy. Naturally, the musicianship is stellar as usual, but extended instrumental passages are virtually non-existent, replaced by Flo and Eddie's harmonies, delivering some howlingly funny lyrics. The centerpiece is the (originally) side-long "Billy the Mountain," a comic conceptual tour de force. Over a complex, suite-like form that incorporates multiple time and dynamic changes, the Mothers tell the surreal story of a Mountain named Billy who walked like a man, and his conflicts with those pesky little humans. "Magdalena" offers a parody of Four Tops-style romantic devotional tunes, while "Call Any Vegetable" ranks among the finest food songs of the rock era (a surprisingly impressive distinction).
Digitally remastered by Bob Stone.
Full performer name: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention.
The Mothers Of Invention: Frank Zappa (vocals, guitar); Ian Underwood (vocals, woodwinds, keyboards); Jim Pons (vocals, bass); Mark Volman, Howard Kaylan (vocals); Don Preston (keyboards, Mini-Moog); Aynsley Dunbar (drums).
Composer: Frank Zappa.
Personnel: Frank Zappa (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Jeff Simmons (vocals, guitar); Ian Underwood (vocals, woodwinds, keyboards, wind); Howard Kaylan, Jim Pons, Mark Volman (vocals); Aynsley Dunbar (guitar, drums); Don Preston (keyboards, mini-Moog synthesizer, Moog synthesizer).
Audio Remasterer: Bob Stone.
Recording information: Pauley Pavilion, UCLA, LA, CA (08/07/1971); Pauley Pavillion, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA (08/07/1971).
Photographer: Bernard Gardner.
Unknown Contributor Role: Frank Zappa.
Arranger: Frank Zappa. Just Another Band From L.A. Music | List Price | $7.98 (You save $0.73) | | Category | Rock Albums, Rock/Pop CDs, Live Performances, Hard Rock, Experimental Rock | | Label | Rykodisc | | Orig Year | 1972 | | All Time Sales Rank |  5322  | | CD Universe Part number | 1011579 | | Catalog number | 310515 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | May 02, 1995 | | Studio/Live | Live | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Frank Zappa | | Engineer | Barry Keene | | Recording Time | 45 minutes | | Personnel | Aynsley Dunbar - guitar, drums
Frank Zappa - vocals, guitar, keyboards
Don Preston - keyboards, mini-Moog synthesizer, Moog synthesizer
Don Preston - keyboards, mini-Moog synthesizer, Moog synthesizer
Ian Underwood - vocals, woodwinds, keyboards, wind
Mark Volman - vocals
Howard Kaylan
Jeff Simmons - vocals, guitar
Jim Pons
| | Additional Info | Remastered |
Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention Just Another Band From L.A. Songs | 1. | Billy the Mountain |
| 2. | Call Any Vegetable |
| 3. | Eddie, Are You Kidding? |
| 4. | Magdalena |
| 5. | Dog Breath |
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Just Another Band From L.A. Music Review Average Rating: (3.7 out of 5 stars)   I Bought It For Magdalena
Magdelana is one of my favorites, Flo and Eddie were great with the Mothers. I saw this incarnation at Harpur College now SUNY at Binghamton. Frank was good enough to play there several times and I always liked Don Preston. But, Billy was a Mountain is a little silly. I thought so back then too
The album also has a sort of medley with Call Any Vegetable and also stuff from Uncle Meat. This was the last Zappa album I bought. I liked the second one, Uncle Meat and then Hot Ratz was really the peak I think:)
Submitted by tdyno (Upstate NY) 
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A night at FZ's traveling improv circus.
If FZ ever made a sequel to his 2nd record "Absolutely Free", this just might have been it. From "Billy The Mountain" (the close-to-half-hour epic to end all other epics) to "Dog Breath" (a tighter, rock version of a song from "Uncle Meat"), this is an album highlighted by its hilarious vaudeville-style lyrical improvisation (mostly from Mothers vocalists Flo 'n Eddie). "Eddie, Are You Kidding?" takes a hilarious stab at consumerism, "Call Any Vegetable" is a "buyer's update" of the "Absolutely Free" song of the same name, and "Magdalena"... well, let's just say there is some subject matter that most folks STILL won't touch decades later. An envelope-pusher, "Just Another Band From L.A." is recommended for those who enjoy the more comical (yet still musically intricate rock-based) side of FZ.
Submitted by j-star-r (IN, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  One of Zappa's Best!
I bought this album on 8-track back in 1972. Although my 8-track stereo and tapes were stolen over 30 years ago, the songs and lyrics have stuck with me throughout that time. I was happy to find it on CD. This is TRULY one of Zappa's best creations!!!!!!!!!!!
Submitted by a reviewer (Reno, NV)
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