A sprawling double album, "Them or Us" showcases Zappa's late-career eclecticism, featuring a mix of complex compositions, extended improvisations, and typically satirical lyrical content. The album draws material from various live and studio sources spanning several years.
- "Them or Us" was released on October 18, 1984.
- The album features contributions from numerous musicians, including guitarists Steve Vai and Denny Walley, and keyboardist Tommy Mars.
- The album was released on Zappa's own label, the Frank Zappa Catalog.
Frank Zappa was a prolific American musician, composer, and filmmaker known for his boundary-pushing work in rock, jazz, and classical music. "Them or Us" arrived during a period of intense recording activity for Zappa in the early-to-mid 1980s, following his extensive touring and prior to his later conceptual works.
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