Freak Out! by The Mothers of Invention Album Review

On this week's episode, the guys go to the year of 1966 to examine the debut studio album by The Mothers of Invention called Freak Out!. This album is often cited as one of rock music's first concept albums. The band takes a satirical approach in this record talking about the American landscape at the time. Blending elements of 70s rock, doo wop and free form rock, this album helped launch the band and it's leader Frank Zappa into an extensive career that has gotten many fans over the years. If you like the podcast, please give us a five-star rating and share it with a friend. If you have a recommendation for a future episode, email us at [email protected] Social Media Links ⁠https://twitter.com/ttheylisten⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠ https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Ryan’s Vinyl Collection https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 03:08 The Mothers of Invention Overview 09:14 Hungry Freaks, Daddy 17:35 I Ain't Got No Heart 21:46 Who Are the Brain Police? 26:12 Go Cry On Somebody Else's Shoulder 29:36 Motherly Love 32:37 How Could I Be Such A Fool 35:08 Wowie Zowie 38:12 You Didn't Try to Call Me 41:18 Ways to Support the Show 42:41 Any Way the Wind Blows 45:50 I'm Not Satisfied 50:00 You're Probably Wondering Why I'm Here 54:07 Trouble Every Day 58:54 Help I'm A Rock 01:05:54 It Can't Happen Here 01:09:57The Return of the Son of Monster Magnet (Unfinished Ballet in Two Tableaux) 01:14:20Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations 01:21:27 Next Week's Review 01:22:50 Outro