Zappa question

I love Joe's Garage but would not recommend it as someone's second venture into Zappa albums.

"Don't you boys know any nice music"? Joe's Garage. Also, no fan is complete without the vintage poster, titled "Zappa Krappa"

I played "Road Ladies" from Chunga's Revenge for my friend, a great Jimmy Page admirer. After hearing the blues licks he instantly began taking Frank seriously, became a fan. That was 37 years ago and I'm listening to that song as I write.
I love all the experimental early music, social satire.
BWS, Chunga's Revenge, Hot Rats, Grand Wazoo*, Waka Jawaka, Over Night Sensation come to mind as favorites. Love all the older stuff, not so much after Overnight Sensation, One Size Fits All an exception.
Overnight Sensation was the point that established the next level in his incredible guitar technique. He had always been one of the most creative players in rock.
I would have to recommend Hot Rats as the next step. The earlier albums are essential if you want to understand his music. I love them, but cant help suggesting you jump to HR first, it's special.
* Not only is Grand Wazzoo a great album, I say him perform it live in 1972.

I really like "Imaginary Diseases" which is a collection of live instrumentals released a couple of years ago. The recording is excellent. Go to Amazon and listen to a sample of the title track and "Montreal". I think this is one of Zappa's most accessible recordings and really showcases his ability to improvise on guitar which is why he is a music icon.

Thanks to all who've taken the time to offer advice. Collectively, I'm pretty comfortable that this group intimately knows the terrain in the Zappa sandbox - so I'm off to CDconnection. You've give me quite a lot to digest (and even more to buy). I look forward to any additional thoughts sent my way.

Regards,

Marty