Frank Lowe & Eugene Chadbourne - Dont Punk Out

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Review by Roni Laukkarinen

Album Review: Don’t Punk Out by Frank Lowe & Eugene Chadbourne Let’s get one thing straight—Don’t Punk Out isn’t for everyone. If you’re looking for smooth jazz to sip your latte to, this ain’t it, pal. This 2000 release is like free improvisation had a love child with free jazz, and then that kid grew up listening to punk rock on the sly. It’s wild, unpredictable, and occasionally sounds like someone dropped a saxophone into a blender set to “chaos.” But hey, that’s the charm of Frank Lowe (tenor sax) and Eugene Chadbourne (guitar). These two legends take turns shredding expectations and redefining what music can even be. The album hops between labels Emanem and QED Records, which feels fitting because it’s as if no single label could contain its sprawling madness. Recorded by Martin Davidson and cut onto lacquer by Dave Crawford, the sound quality holds up well enough that you can hear every squeak, squawk, and string scrape in all their unhinged glory. And trust me, there are plenty of those. Standout Tracks That Won’t Leave My Brain Alone 1. "Doctor Too-Much" Oh man, where do I even begin? There’s a version of this track featuring both Lowe and Chadbourne, but stick around for Chadbourne’s solo rendition—it’s basically him saying, “Hold my beer,” before diving headfirst into sonic anarchy. His guitar work here is like watching a cat try to solve a Rubik’s Cube: chaotic, mesmerizing, and oddly impressive. The notes tumble out like they’ve got somewhere urgent to be, but somehow it all clicks together. You might not understand it at first, but once it sinks in, you’ll find yourself humming along—or maybe just making weird hand gestures while pretending you’re conducting an invisible orchestra. 2. "45 1st Ave (Parts 1 & 2)" This one feels like walking through a crowded market where everyone’s yelling something different, but somehow, it works. Lowe’s saxophone wails like he’s channeling decades of pent-up emotions, while Chadbourne’s guitar chimes in like the sarcastic best friend who keeps interrupting. Part 1 sets the stage with raw energy, but Part 2 takes things up a notch, throwing curveballs left and right. By the end, you’re not sure whether to applaud or check your pulse. Either way, it sticks with you long after the last note fades. Random Thoughts and Reflections Listening to Don’t Punk Out feels like being invited to a party where none of the guests know each other, but everyone brought instruments instead of snacks. It’s messy, loud, and occasionally baffling—but also kind of brilliant. What strikes me most is how fearless these guys were. They didn’t care about sticking to formulas or pleasing critics; they just went for it, consequences be damned. Here’s the kicker though: despite all the noise and experimentation, there’s a weird sense of intimacy to this record. Like eavesdropping on a private conversation between two old friends who speak entirely in riffs and rhythms. Or maybe I’ve been staring at my turntable too long. Who knows? Final thought: If aliens ever invade Earth and ask us to explain human creativity, we should play them Don’t Punk Out. Then again, they might decide we’re too weird to bother conquering.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
You Were Right In The First Place2:44
45 1st Ave (Parts 1 & 2)2:50
There's No Place Like Home2:54
Cascades4:14
Phantom To Tower (Parts 1 & 2)4:22
Don't Punk Out [Take 1]1:53
Don't Punk Out [Take 2]1:21
Doctor Too-Much2:47
Don't Punk Out (Parts 1 & 2)3:04
Inner Extremities Suite 25:18
Fright4:23
45 1st Ave [Take 1]0:20
Inner Extremities Suite 15:07
Fire Down There1:32
Composition For David Murray1:47
45 1st Ave [Take 2]2:33
St Thomas (Fire Down There)1:29
Doctor Too-Much (Chadbourne solo)2:45
Bobo Did It2:31
If It Should Happen4:05
Open Vision2:18
There's No Place Like Home (Lowe solo)2:51
At Reel's End2:31
The Clam0:54
Ghosts4:16
Phantom To The Tower, Pt. 1-24:24
Manhattan Cry3:19
Inner Extremities Suite 33:04

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Catalog Numbers

  • QED 995
  • 4043

Labels

  • QED Records
  • Emanem

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Album
  • CD
  • Reissue

Companies

RoleCompany
Copyright (c)QED Records
Phonographic Copyright (p)QED Records
Mastered AtMasterdisk
Published ByCarlowe

Credits

RoleCredit
Guitar [6-stringEugene Chadbourne
12-string]Eugene Chadbourne
Lacquer Cut ByDave Crawford
Recorded ByMartin Davidson
Tenor SaxophoneFrank Lowe
GuitarEugene Chadbourne (tracks: 1 to 12, 14 to 19)

Notes

  • Stereo recording, New York City, October 13, 1977
  • Most pieces are complete as performed, no overdubbing has been used.
  • Frank Lowe plays Tenor Saxophone on all tracks except B6
  • Eugene Chadbourne plays: 6-string guitar with amplification on A1 to A3, A6, A7, B2, B4;
  • 6-string guitar on A5, B1, B3, B6
  • 12-string guitar on A4, B7
  • DC combined signature of Dave Crawford in runouts following MASTEREDISK
  • Tracks 1-16: analogue recordings made in New York City - 1977 October 13
  • Tracks 17-19: analogue recordings made in New York City - 1979 Autumn
  • Tracks 20-22: digital recordings made in Pernes-les-Fontaines - 2000 April
  • Total time 64:56
  • Tracks 1-16 originally issued in 1979 as QED LP 995.
  • Tracks 17-22 previously unissued.

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): QED-995-A MASTERDISK DC
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): QED-995-B MASTERDISK DC
  • Rights Society: BMI

About Frank Lowe & Eugene Chadbourne

Frank Lowe (born June 24, 1943, Memphis, Tennessee, USA - died September 19, 2003, New York City, New York, USA) was an American Free jazz tenor saxophonist and composer.

Name Vars

  • F. Lowe
  • F.Lowe
  • FL
  • Frank Loew
  • Freedom Frank Lowe
  • Lowe

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: the album *Don’t Punk Out* by Frank Lowe and Eugene Chadbourne is like a musical conversation between two fearless improvisers. Released in 2000, it blends free jazz and free improvisation, genres where rules are more like suggestions. Eugene Chadbourne switches between 6-string and 12-string guitars, while Frank Lowe blows soulful chaos on his tenor saxophone. What makes it even wilder? Some tracks were recorded in both the UK and the US, with two different labels involved—Emanem and QED Records. The album feels raw and alive, almost like you're sitting right there in the room with them as they play. Oh, and fun detail: there’s a track called “There’s No Place Like Home,” but it’s not your typical cozy tune—it’s Frank Lowe going solo, showing off his raw talent.

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2025-03-12
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