Zappa Picks By Larry LaLonde Of Primus

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Zappa Picks By Larry LaLonde Of Primus
Released October 2002
See also:
Zappa Picks By Jon Fishman Of Phish
Zappa Picks - Advance CD
Larry LaLonde

Players

Tracks

CD
  1. Five-Five-FIVE (2:36) - from Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar
  2. Dumb All Over (4:03) - from You Are What You Is
  3. Alien Orifice (4:12) - from Make A Jazz Noise Here
  4. Camarillo Brillo (3:59) - from Over-Nite Sensation
  5. Evelyn, A Modified Dog (1:04) - from One Size Fits All
  6. Wild Love (4:10) - from Sheik Yerbouti
  7. G-Spot Tornado (3:17) - from Jazz From Hell
  8. Dog Breath (3:39) - from Just Another Band From L.A.
  9. Little Umbrellas (3:04) - from Hot Rats
  10. Fine Girl (3:30) - from Tinseltown Rebellion
  11. Sofa No. 2 (2:43) - from One Size Fits All
  12. Village Of The Sun (4:17) - from Roxy & Elsewhere
  13. Echidna's Arf (Of You) (3:53) - from Roxy & Elsewhere
  14. Wind Up Workin' In A Gas Station (2:29) - from Zoot Allures
  15. St. Alphonzo's Pancake Breakfast (1:50) - from Apostrophe (')
  16. Black Page #2 (5:36) - from Zappa In New York
  17. Fembot in A Wet T-Shirt Nite (4:45) - from Joe's Garage Act I
  18. On The Bus (4:19) - from Joe's Garage Act I
  19. Doreen (4:44) - from You Are What You Is

Release Notes

Liner Notes

Background Information

Larry LaLonde is an American guitarist for the band Primus. Lalonde said he wanted Primus to be a cross between Zappa and Dead Kennedys and that he thought Zappa was one of the greatest guitarists that ever lived: "My favorite guitar player ever is Frank Zappa. When I think of what makes a good guitar solo, Zappa's playing is the thing I think of. It's the ultimate example of how a guitar should sound."[1] He chose his favourite Zappa compositions and songs for this album.

Les Claypool

Primus band mate Les Claypool commented on Zappa: "I really appreciate anybody who has any type of signature, whether it’s a guitar player or somebody who makes pancakes. It’s so rare to have your thumbprint really stand out from the rest of the bunch. He was a fellow who challenged himself and did what he needed to remain interested in making music and creating. I think that’s very bold because when most people find their comfort zone, they stick with it. He’s a shining example for guys like myself to take chances, and not be afraid to take those chances. His humor was amazing—-“Dumb All Over” is still incredibly timely. It’s almost scary. He knew how to hit the nail on the head and still have it tickle your funny bone or bring forth this odd imagery that would border on silly. But, he would never get ridiculous to the point of where it would undermine his stature."[2] -.

Lalonde is also interviewed in the documentary Cry Baby:The Pedal that Rocks the World.

Conceptual Continuity

Versions

ZFT # Version # # discs Format Catalog # Release
(YYYY-MM-DD)
Barcode
(EAN-13)
Artwork Comment
n/a Unknown 1 CD Rykodisc
RCD 10585
2002-10-10 or 2002-10-14 0014431058523   US edition. Previously released material.

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