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During his lifetime, no moss grew on the creative dynamo that was Frank Zappa. Though five albums (plus the Mothermania compilation) were released between 1969-1970 under the Mothers of Invention’s or Zappa’s name, Funky Nothingness presents a “lost album” that may have been pegged as a sequel to ’69’s Hot Rats within this collection of 25 rare, unreleased tracks.

Songs Frank Zappa intended for a ‘Hot Rats’ sequel before he died will be released after three decades as ‘Funky Nothingness’.

An album of previously unheard Frank Zappa material titled 'Funky Nothingness' will be released in June 2023.

An album of previously unheard Frank Zappa material titled 'Funky Nothingness' will be released in June 2023.

Frank Zappa's rare recordings believed to be intended for a 'Hot Rats' sequel have been discovered and collected for the upcoming 'Funky Nothingness' compilation.

Frank Zappa's "vaultmeister" has unearthed 23 previously unreleased and rare recordings that Zappa made for a sequel to 1969's 'Hot Rats.'

An album of previously unheard Frank Zappa material titled 'Funky Nothingness' will be released in June 2023.

A new collection of previously unreleased material from the late experimental composer Frank Zappa is set for release this summer.

An album of previously unheard Frank Zappa material titled 'Funky Nothingness' will be released in June 2023.

An album of previously unheard Frank Zappa material titled 'Funky Nothingness' will be released in June 2023.