Buffalo is a live album by Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa

Frank Vincent Zappa was an American composer, singer-songwriter, electric guitarist, record producer and film director. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Zappa wrote rock, jazz, orchestral and musique concrète works. He also directed feature-length films and music videos, and designed...

, released in 2007 as a two-CD set. It is the second installment on the Vaulternative Records label that is dedicated to the posthumous release of complete live shows of Zappa's (the first release being FZ:OZ

FZ:OZ

FZ:OZ is a live album by Frank Zappa, released in 2002 as a two-CD set and is the first release on the Vaulternative Records label from the Zappa Family Trust...

). This concert was recorded on October 25, 1980 in Buffalo, New York

Buffalo, New York

Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...

 with a band that has previously been heard on Tinsel Town Rebellion

Tinsel Town Rebellion

Tinseltown Rebellion is a double-album released by Frank Zappa in 1981. It was reissued on a single CD by Rykodisc in 1990. Complaints regarding the significantly inferior sound quality led to a remaster by Spencer Chrislu in 1998.The opening track, "Fine Girl" is a studio recording...

(1981) and Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar

Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar

Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar is a triple vinyl album, originally issued mail order-only as three separate volumes, featuring live material recorded by Frank Zappa between February 1977 and December 1980. The final track, "Canard du Jour", is a duet with Frank Zappa on electric bouzouki and Jean-Luc...

(1981).

Disc 1

1. "Chunga’s Revenge" – 8:34
2. "You Are What You Is" – 4:12
3. "Mudd Club" – 3:02
4. "The Meek Shall Inherit Nothing" – 3:21
5. "Cosmik Debris" – 3:50
6. "Keep It Greasy" – 2:58
7. "Tinsel Town Rebellion" – 4:19
8. "Buffalo Drowning Witch" – 2:44
9. "Honey, Don’t You Want a Man Like Me?" – 4:36
10. "Pick Me, I’m Clean" – 10:15
11. "Dead Girls Of London" – 3:02
12. "Shall We Take Ourselves Seriously?" – 1:36
13. "City of Tiny Lites" – 9:58

Disc 2

1. "Easy Meat" – 9:26
2. "Ain’t Got No Heart" – 2:00
3. "The Torture Never Stops" – 23:36
4. "Broken Hearts Are for Assholes" – 3:39
5. "I’m So Cute" – 1:38
6. "Andy" – 8:14
7. "Joe’s Garage" – 2:12
8. "Dancing Fool" – 3:36
9. "The “Real World” Thematic Extrapolations" – 8:53
10. "Stick It Out" – 5:36
11. "I Don’t Wanna Get Drafted" – 2:48
12. "Bobby Brown" – 2:42
13. "Ms Pinky" – 3:48

Musicians

• Frank Zappa: Lead Guitar & Vocals
• Steve Vai
  Steve Vai
  Steven Siro "Steve" Vai is a three time Grammy Award-winning American guitarist, songwriter and producer who has sold over 15 million albums. Steve Vai is widely known as a flamboyant guitar virtuoso....
  
  : Stunt Guitar & Background Vocals
• Ray White
  Ray White
  Ray White is a soul vocalist and rock and blues guitarist, best known as a member of Frank Zappa's touring ensembles. He was drafted into Zappa's band in the fall of 1976, being featured on rhythm guitar and vocals, forming a memorable vocal harmony partnership with Ike Willis on later tours in...
  
  : Vocals & Rhythm Guitar
• Ike Willis
  Ike Willis
  Ike Willis is a singer and guitarist who was a regular sideman for Frank Zappa, first joining Zappa's band for the fall 1978 tour and remaining in the band for several years. He did not tour with Zappa in 1981 and 1982 for personal reasons, but returned to touring with Zappa for his final two...
  
  : Vocals & Rhythm Guitar
• Tommy Mars
  Tommy Mars
  Tommy Mars is a keyboard player, best known for his work with Frank Zappa.Born in Connecticut, U.S.A., 26 October 1951 Mars began piano lessons at age eight, and later his instrument range expanded to various keyboards and synthesizers. Mars graduated in 1972 from the Hartt College of Music in...
  
  : Keyboards & Vocals
• Bob Harris
  Bob Harris
  Bob Harris may refer to:In sport:* Bob Harris , American baseball player* Robert Harris , Scottish footballerIn TV and radio:...
  
  : Keyboards, Trumpet & High Vocals
• Arthur Barrow
  Arthur Barrow
  Arthur Barrow is a multi-instrumental musician, best known for his stint as a bass guitar player for Frank Zappa in the late 1970s and early 1980s.-Early life:...
  
  : Bass & Vocals
• Vinnie Colaiuta
  Vinnie Colaiuta
  Vincent Colaiuta is an American drummer based in Los Angeles. Originally from Republic, Pennsylvania, he began playing drums as a child and received his first full drum kit from his parents at the age of 14...
  
  : Drums, Vocals

Album credits

• Frank Zappa: Music, Performance, Band & Recordings
• Gail Zappa & Joe Travers: CD Production
• Frank Filipetti
  Frank Filipetti
  Frank Filipetti is a music producer, engineer and mixer who was born in Bristol, Connecticut. He was one of the first engineers to embrace digital...
  
  : Mix
• John Polito: Mastering
• George Douglas: Original Recording Engineer
• Gail Zappa: Art Direction/Concept & Text
• Keith Lawler: Design, Layout & Art Execution
• Kaushal Parekh: Cover Photo