- Audio CD (Jan 14 2008)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Original recording remastered
- Label: Rykodisc
- ASIN: B0000009SV
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#12,633 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
- #46 in Music > Miscellaneous > Comedy > Comedic Music
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Track Listings
| 1. I Have Been In You |
| 2. Flakes |
| 3. Broken Hearts Are For Assholes |
| 4. I'm So Cute |
| 5. Jones Crusher |
| 6. Whatever Happened To All The Fun In The World |
| 7. Rat Tomago |
| 8. Wait A Minute |
| 9. Bobby Brown Goes Down |
| 10. Rubber Shirt |
| 11. The Sheik Yerbouti Tango |
| 12. Baby Snakes |
| 13. Tryin' To Grow A Chin |
| 14. City Of Tiny Lites |
| 15. Dancin' Fool |
| 16. Jewish Princess |
| 17. Wild Love |
| 18. Yo' Mama |
Product Description
From Amazon.com
One of his most popular and infamous albums, Sheik Yerbouti finds Frank Zappa unleashing his unique brand of sociological documentation on the disco-injected culture of the late '70s. From crises of sexual identity to the rhythmically challenged, the songs are hilarious and occasionally close to home (The Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith didn't care much for "Jewish Princess"). The satire is some of Zappa's most scathing and unsympathetic, and the music is equally loud and unrelenting--especially when showcasing the talents of sidemen Terry Bozzio and Adrian Belew. A must-have in any Zappa collection. --Andrew Boscardin
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Comme l'indique son titre déconneur (à prononcer "shake your booty", remuez votre popotin), cet album largement enregistré live (sans qu'on entende le public) s'inscrit dans la veine la plus satirique du grand Frank. La culture populaire du moment - la fin des seventies - en prend pour son grade, que Zappa brocarde la mode disco ("Dancin' Fool"), le rock FM aseptisé ("I've Been In You", transparente allusion à Peter Frampton), ou un Bob Dylan à bout de souffle ("Flakes"). Entouré par un groupe particulièrement énergique, où se distinguent le guitariste Adrian Belew (futur King Crimson) et le batteur Terry Bozzio, Zappa sait se montrer accessible sans sacrifier ses ambitions musicales, une figure rythmique inattendue ou un son incongru ayant vite fait de se glisser au détour d'un riff efficace. Drôle et plein de punch, Sheik Yerbouti peut permettre au néophyte d'entrer facilement dans l'oeuvre touffue du regretté Mr. Z. --Thierry Chatain
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
This is where Zappa peaked
Nov 3 2003
Format:Audio CD
While I am in total agreement with most of the 5-star reviewers of this album, I am somewhat surprised to note very little mention of the guitar instrumental "Rat Tomago." Hands-down, this eight-minute guitar piece is Zappa's musical crowning acheivement. Not to play down the brilliance of "City of Tiny Lights," "Yo Mama," or the hilarious "Bobby Brown Goes Down," but "Rat Tomago," and to a lesser extent the "Shieik Yerbouti Tango" that follows are the kind of compositions you just plain don't hear anymore.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Discover The Genius Of Zappa
Oct 20 2003
Format:Audio CD
A great mix of radio-friendly and not-so-radio-friendly songs, scorching guitar riffs, songs covering topics never before and never again covered, clever and often very humorous lyrics, and some really interesting improvisational work where you don't really know where the music's heading next -- that is the world of Frank Zappa. There is a little something for everybody. And the more Zappa you listen to, the more in awe of his talent you become.
There are so many outstanding songs on this album, and I would have to say "Flakes" is among my favorite of all Zappa's songs. Dylan fans may also appreciate the little homage to Bob in this one. "Broken Hearts," "Bobby Brown," "Dancin' Fool," and "Jewish Princess" always manage to put a smile on my face.
This is truly some unique music by an artist that can never be duplicated. If you haven't already been introduced to the world of Zappa, start soon--you are really missing out!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
This is the one that got me hooked
Aug 18 2003
Format:Audio CD
While I would have to disagree with some reviewers who recommend this as a "first" Zappa album, it is a GREAT album. I'd say buy "One Size Fits All" or "Joe's Garage" first. If you dig those and want more, get "Sheik Yerbouti" next.
Lyrically, this album is absolutely hysterical. "Bobby Brown," "Jones Crusher," "Flakes," and of course "Jewish Princess" are some of the funniest moments Zappa has recorded, and definately not for the easily offended. Terry Bozzio's vocal delivery on "I'm So Cute" and "Broken Hearts" gets me laughing every time.
Musically, this album really goes to the extremes. Simple doo-wop (Bobby Brown), mock anthem-rock (Tryin' to Grow a Chin, another hilarious Bozzio vocal), hard rock (I'm So Cute, Jones Crusher, Broken Hearts), mock love ballads (I Have Been In You), disco (Dancin' Fool), everything-but-the-kitchen-sink progressive rock (Wild Love), fusion (Rubber Shirt) - it seems that the style of the tune doesn't matter as much as the band's ability to jump all the way into that particular style. You get the sense that Zappa put together bands that could play anything he wanted them to, and Sheik Yerbouti may be the best example of that idea.
For fans of Zappa's guitar playing, there are some great solos on this album, particularly the long solos on "Your Momma" and "City of Tiny Lights".
Sheik Yerbouti is at times a challenging listen. But if you're into Zappa's earlier albums, you'll appreciate the challenge. This wasn't my first Zappa album, but it was the one that made me realize that I would be a Zappa fan for life. The only caution I would give is that if you DO happen to dig this album, be prepared to spend a ton of money on Zappa albums - you'll be hooked.
Lyrically, this album is absolutely hysterical. "Bobby Brown," "Jones Crusher," "Flakes," and of course "Jewish Princess" are some of the funniest moments Zappa has recorded, and definately not for the easily offended. Terry Bozzio's vocal delivery on "I'm So Cute" and "Broken Hearts" gets me laughing every time.
Musically, this album really goes to the extremes. Simple doo-wop (Bobby Brown), mock anthem-rock (Tryin' to Grow a Chin, another hilarious Bozzio vocal), hard rock (I'm So Cute, Jones Crusher, Broken Hearts), mock love ballads (I Have Been In You), disco (Dancin' Fool), everything-but-the-kitchen-sink progressive rock (Wild Love), fusion (Rubber Shirt) - it seems that the style of the tune doesn't matter as much as the band's ability to jump all the way into that particular style. You get the sense that Zappa put together bands that could play anything he wanted them to, and Sheik Yerbouti may be the best example of that idea.
For fans of Zappa's guitar playing, there are some great solos on this album, particularly the long solos on "Your Momma" and "City of Tiny Lights".
Sheik Yerbouti is at times a challenging listen. But if you're into Zappa's earlier albums, you'll appreciate the challenge. This wasn't my first Zappa album, but it was the one that made me realize that I would be a Zappa fan for life. The only caution I would give is that if you DO happen to dig this album, be prepared to spend a ton of money on Zappa albums - you'll be hooked.
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A consumable start
This isn't Jazz from Hell by any stretch. More a band effort. An excellent entry point for those wishing to determine if they can enjoy the ever eclectic Mr. Zappa. Read more
Published on July 24 2006 by D. R. Chevalier
READ THIS REVIEW
There are two things that make this album stand out for FZ. One is the great ROCK songs that he wrote for it, and how they are assembled on the disc with such a fine sense of... Read more
Published on Mar 10 2006
Not for everyone, but I love it..
What can I say about this album that someone here hasn't already stood up on a soap box and pontificated about? It's great.. Read more
Published on Jun 10 2004 by B. W. Wilson
A great composer with a great band to make great love
I don't know why, but this album gave me the love of a great woman (called Alejandra). She went into my house and then I played the record. Read more
Published on Jun 4 2004 by Agustín Aguilar Tagle
You can make love with this album
I don't know why, but this Zappa gave me the love of a woman. She went into my house (Alejandra is her name) and then I play the record. Read more
Published on Jun 4 2004 by Agustín Aguilar Tagle
Whatever Happened To All The Fun In The World?
All the other songs have been reviewed-- but there's a half-minute piece called 'Whatever Happened To All The Fun In The World? Read more
Published on May 6 2004 by Al Brooks
Es gibt nur ein Frank Zappa!
Listen to Sheik Yerbouti friends. And why you ask? We listen to Frank Zappa, because it is our duty to speak in this place, of musical freedom, musical quality, musical devotion. Read more
Published on Feb 20 2004 by A Concerned Citizen
It's the real thing
I can hardly believe Zappa's been dead for a decade already, but his music lives on. He's right up there with Shel Silverstein and Randy Newman and Bob Dylan when it comes to... Read more
Published on Feb 9 2004
Words cannot describe
This album is so good i can't even think of where to begin. This is Zappa's best selling album, and it earned him his first Grammy nomination for the song "Dancing Fool". Read more
Published on Oct 20 2003 by K. Tucker
Surprisingly great album
This album gets compared to Joe's Garage a lot, but it's definitely much better. The first half focuses a lot more on the silly stuff, and the second half is the great stuff. Read more
Published on July 21 2003 by Tyler W. Harrington
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