Hot Rats

"Hot Rats" is only one of two FZ I own (other is "Shut Up & Play Yer Guitar") and I do love it. Can't stand to listen to any other album of his. Maybe one or two songs on many of them, but overall album to album, his releases are not my cup of tea.

Rockadanny - If you are liking SU&PYG, do check out "Trance Fusion" on YouTube. Someone uploaded the whole thing. Nothing but FZ guitar solos that he apparently selected (first and last reportedly Dweezil, however). "Frank Zappa Guitar" might also work for you . Along with Hot Rats, I really enjoy Burnt Weenie Sandwich and Chunga's Revenge Weasel's Ripped to a less extent. Definitely prefer instrumental Zappa to Zappa w/lyrics. Good call on FZ, Pops.

Thanks Ghosthouse - awesome! I will check out your recommendations. For me, when it comes to FZ, less talk/more guitar is always favored.

Good rec's so far! I'd add 'Live At The Fillmore East', Wakajawaka', & 'The Grand Wazoo'!.

Great album.I still have mine I bought when it first came out and my original Uncle Meat.I was captivated by it over 40 years ago and still am whenever I listen to it.Uncle Meat,Burnt Weenie Sandwich and Hot Rats my all time Zappa classic favorites.I love King Kong and Lumpy Gravy,his first solo Lp.I'm going to see his sons band locally in feb,heard they are excellent,he is a great guitar player,even better than Frank I think.The original Mothers of Invention were a great band.I saw them at the Fillmore East before it closed,his mother walked down the isle to introduce the band.She walked on stage and said I'm pleased to present my son Frank Zappa and the Mothers.