Frank Zappa - Live In Barcelona 1988 (2018)

Classic 1988 Tour Broadcast Recording Frank Zappa s 1988 tour turned out to be his last. Many fans consider it to be FZ's best tour ever; the presence of horns, percussion and "stunt guitar" (not to mention the infamous Synclavier) gave the band a tumbrel variety lacking in the synth-dominated '84 tour, and the proliferation of secret words made each show unique. Unfortunately, the tour proved to be a turbulent experience for Zappa due to conflicts among the band members, and this ultimately cut short the existence of this lineup. One of the finest shows on the tour however took place at Barcelona s Palau Dels Esports on 17th May. This performance is now available here on CD for the first time, featuring a line-up which featured Frank Zappa (lead guitar/Synclavier/vocals), Ike Willis (rhythm guitar/vocals), Mike Keneally (stunt guitar/keyboards/vocals), Robert Martin (keyboards/Synclavier/vocals), Ed Mann (percussion/Synclavier/vocals), Scott Thunes (bass/mini-moog), Chad Wackerman (drums/electronic percussion), Walt Fowler (trumpet/flugelhorn/Synclavier), Bruce Fowler (trombone), Paul Carman (alto/soprano sax), Albert Wing (tenor sax) and Kurt McGettrick (baritone sax).

Tracklist
1. Intro (1:33)
2. The Black Page (6:45)
3. Packard Goose/Royal March/Piano Concerto No. 3 (7:03)
4. Sharleena (6:35)
5. Bamboozled By Love (5:21)
6. Black Napkins (6:17)
7. When The Lie's So Big (3:36)
8. Planet Of The Baritone Women (2:44)
9. Any Kind Of Pain (5:15)
10. Jesus Thinks You're A Jerk (7:30)
11. Sofa (2:39)
12. Find Her Finer (2:39)
13. Big Swifty (11:48)
14. I Ain't Got No Heart (1:56)
15. Love Of My Life (2:16)
16. The Torture Never Stops (18:03)
17. Boléro (5:23)
18. Watermelon In Easter Hay (4:42)
19. Whipping Post (5:30)
20. I Am The Walrus (3:30)
21. The Illinois Enema Bandit (9:35)
22. Strictly Genteel (7:16)