Hello to everybody! This is my first post.I ´ve been a Frank Zappa´s fan since the earlies 70´s. In your opinions which are the six best recordings? I think that "Zoot Allures" is one of his best albums ever. Thanks Sa86
I can't believe nobody has mentioned Apostrophe! Am I the only one that thinks this is at least very near to his best work? Even the sonics are not bad on this album.
A powerful and creative musical intellect, combined with a fine sense of humor. (If you haven't heard, check out Edgar Varese for an insight into Zappa's classical influences).
Best: Hot Rats, Grand Wazoo , Ruben and the Jets (wonderful parody of 50's).
IMHO nearly all his records have parts with big genius written all over em'. Uncle Meat employs alot of great compositions and devices that didn't sink in right away and were used as a springboard for some of his best stuff in the 70's. If you're pretty familiar with most of his stuff (or even if you're not), it might be real fun to check out a good live overview of his work. "Make a Jazz Noise Here" is a smoker. The Mothers "Ahead of Their Time" is a surprisingly good disc of older concert tapes put together by F.Z. I like most of his later records, but would agree that alot of the early efforts have a feel and personality that makes them unique.
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