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From Zappa's booming announcement opening "Elvis Has Just Left The Building," the tone is set for a knee-slapping romp pointing a mocking finger at female corporate executives ("Planet Of The Baritone Women"), the right-wing moral majority ("When The Lie's So Big") and Reagan's Surgeon General ("Promiscuous"). Other standouts include a hilarious poke at Jesse Jackson ("Rhymin' Man") and televangelists ("Jesus Thinks You're A Jerk"). All kidding aside, some truly inspired performances occur in a reading of Oliver Nelson's "Stolen Moments" and Zappa's classic "Outside Now." Sting even makes an appearance on his own composition "Murder by Numbers."
Recorded on his infamous final world tour of 1988, BROADWAY THE HARD WAY is classic late-period Zappa at his satirical best. In fact, this is one of the best Zappa collections of novelty songs in his huge catalog. Of course, underlying all the buffoonery is one of the greatest assemblages of musicians ever to grace the stage. From long-time Zappa sidemen like Ike Willis, Chad Wackerman and Ed Mann to virtuoso guitarist Mike Keneally, keyboardist/vocalist Bobby Martin and a stellar horn section, this is a group far superior to (and larger than) any that FZ ever took under his baton.
Personnel: Frank Zappa (vocals, guitar); Mike Keneally (vocals, guitar, synthesizer); Ike Willis (vocals, guitar); Eric Buxton, Sting (vocals); Paul Carman (alto saxophone); Albert Wing (tenor saxophone); Kurt McGettrick (baritone saxophone); Walt Fowler (trumpet); Bruce Fowler (trombone); Scott Thunes (bass); Chad Wackerman (drums); Ed Mann (percussion).
Q (8/95, pp.150-151) - 4 Stars - Excellent - "Broadway revue-style comic dissection of the contemporary American cultural and political scene..." Broadway The Hard Way Music Frank Zappa Broadway The Hard Way Songs | 1. | Elvis Has Just Left the Building |
| 2. | Planet of the Baritone Women |
| 3. | Any Kind of Pain |
| 4. | Dickie's Such an Asshole |
| 5. | When the Lie's So Big |
| 6. | Rhymin' Man |
| 7. | Promiscuous |
| 8. | Untouchables, The |
| 9. | Why Don't You Like Me? |
| 10. | Bacon Fat |
| 11. | Stolen Moments |
| 12. | Murder by Numbers |
| 13. | Jezebel Boy |
| 14. | Outside Now |
| 15. | Hot Plate Heaven at the Green Hotel |
| 16. | What Kind of Girl? |
| 17. | Jesus Thinks You're a Jerk |
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Broadway The Hard Way Music Broadway The Hard Way Music Review Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews As great as ever
Zappa is one of the most underrated rock guitarists, and there are many moments on this cd that display what I mean. And, don't miss the "duet" with Sting, who tries, unsuccessfully, to be as irreverent as Zappa. Murder By Numbers is nothing like Jesus Thinks You're A Jerk or Jezebel Boy. The cd is worth the price just for Elvis Has Just Left The Building!
Submitted by Mike (Minneapolis, MN) 
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Best...Album...Ever
I've been listening to this album for over 10 years. I know it inside and out, but to this day I hear new sounds and parts all the time. Zappa, and the musicians are brilliant. I double dog dare you to not love it!
Submitted by onebigeye (Toronto, ON, Canada)
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This might be some of the best music you might ever hear from the best band you never heard in yer life.
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Excellent
Frank Zappa's politically charged album about the Republican party is more relevent now that W is president. He predicted the future and it is not good.
Submitted by Lloyd (Shreveport)
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This is a great CD! It has all the things Zappa fans love, and has a guest appearance by Sting. I especially liked the jazz number, "Stolen Moments."
Submitted by Steve D (Largo, FL, USA)
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