Members BEAD Posted August 25, 2005 Members Share Posted August 25, 2005 My drummer brought over the Best of the Mothers album... I dig it. What other Zappa stuff should I own? The weirder the better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members catphish Posted August 25, 2005 Members Share Posted August 25, 2005 I'm a big fan of "Joe's Garage". In fact I tried to convince UBP to do the entire thing for Halloween this year but they shot it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zachoff Posted August 25, 2005 Members Share Posted August 25, 2005 Valley Girl!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SpaceGhost Posted August 25, 2005 Members Share Posted August 25, 2005 +1 on Weasels Ripped my Flesh. Other records to check out: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stinkfoot Posted August 25, 2005 Members Share Posted August 25, 2005 My favorite Zappa albums right now are Joe's GarageHot RatsSheik YerboutiOver-nite SensationApostrophe(') Joe's Garage really is the work of genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Insomniac Posted August 26, 2005 Members Share Posted August 26, 2005 Apostrophe is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members crabfunk Posted August 26, 2005 Members Share Posted August 26, 2005 Apostrophe/Overnite SensationTinseltown RebellionBroadway The Hard Way has some good moments, particularly when Sting comes on to sing "Murder By Numbers"Things You Can't Do On Stage Anymore Volume I has an unbelieveable version of "Don't Eat The Yellow Snow"The video of "Does Humor Belong In Music?" is worth finding; great arrangements and performances of "Dinah Moe Humm," "Whipping Post" and "Bobby Brown" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gaui Posted August 26, 2005 Members Share Posted August 26, 2005 Sheik Yerbouti has always been my favorite but Joe's Garage is also very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nicebigstrings Posted August 26, 2005 Members Share Posted August 26, 2005 Over-Nite Sensation is probably my fave. Worth it for the George Duke keyboard solo on 'Inca Roads' alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ravelleman Posted August 26, 2005 Members Share Posted August 26, 2005 Definitely Apostrophe/Overnite Sensation. Check out the song "Jazz from Hell." It always cracks me up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L. Ron Hoover Posted August 26, 2005 Members Share Posted August 26, 2005 For a Zappa neophyte, I'd suggest: Apostrophe Overnight Sensation One Size Fits All Joe's Garage We're Only In It For The Money A decent cross section of stuff that I would consider a nice introduction to the world of Zappa. Don't start with something like Uncle Meat.... My faves along with the ones I listed are: Sheik Yerbouti Zoot Allures Bongo Fury Ship Arriving Too Late To Save A Drowning Witch (best album cover ever ) Live in NY Roxy&Elsewhere ..The You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore series is full of gold live stuff. Check out The Yellow Shark if you're interested in some mental orchestral stuff.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stinkfoot Posted August 26, 2005 Members Share Posted August 26, 2005 The video of "Does Humor Belong In Music?" is worth finding; great arrangements and performances of "Dinah Moe Humm," "Whipping Post" and "Bobby Brown" Yes! Seeing Zappa in a live situation is amazing. I wish I'd have been able to see him in person but I was just getting into music when he passed away. It seems like he can pull insane solos from his ass anytime he wants. Not to mention his interaction with the band and audience. I'm gonna go listen to some Zappa now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members syrinx Posted August 26, 2005 Members Share Posted August 26, 2005 A buddy of mine is sending me a copy of the show he did here in town- will be great to hear, as this is the hometown of the illinois enema bandit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members adouglas2001 Posted August 26, 2005 Members Share Posted August 26, 2005 +1 on Roxy & Elsewhere, for the humor. I LOVE Cheepnis. Especially because the 1950s sci-fi movie he rips on actually exists...I've seen it. Favorite line from the album, one that I use all the time to this day: "Would I lie to you? Have I ever seen you before?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Smorgasboy Posted August 26, 2005 Members Share Posted August 26, 2005 Joe's Garage has some amazing music on it, but after the 100th or so listen, the narration stuff gets a little old (for me anyway). I find myself fast forwarding through a lot of it. Hot Rats is awesome for a taste of Zappa's pure genius--the instrumental tracks "Son of Mr. Green Genes" and "Peaches en Regalia" are just plain badass. Sheik Yerbouti, Apostrophe and Overnight Sensation are all great, hilarious albums. My personal favorite is One Size Fits All--great tunes, funny lyrics, and some great extended jams. "Pajama People" is a show-stopper... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bnyswonger Posted August 26, 2005 Members Share Posted August 26, 2005 Roxy & Elsewhere has some of the most amazing live ensemble playing you'll ever hear. We're Only In It For The Money is a tour-de-force - definitive Zappa writing & production. I've always been fond of Uncle Meat too. It's hard to miss - Frank left behind an amazing catalogue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members degroove Posted August 26, 2005 Members Share Posted August 26, 2005 I am a huge HOT RATS fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jackcheez Posted August 26, 2005 Members Share Posted August 26, 2005 Over-Nite Sensation is probably my fave. Worth it for the George Duke keyboard solo on 'Inca Roads' alone. Inca Roads was on One Size Fits All. Get a hold of "The Best Band You Never Heard in Your Life"Also, Bongo Fury was a great album. Carolina Hard Core Extasy, The Muffin Man, and Poofter's Froth Wyoming Plans Ahead (sung by Captain Beefheart) being standout tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members danzigdan Posted August 27, 2005 Members Share Posted August 27, 2005 My faves: Sheik YerboutiOver-nite Sensation There's some cool compilations out there too if you want a variety of Zappa from different eras. I have Cheep Thrills, Son of Cheep Thrills, Strictly Commercial (Best of), Have I Offended Anyone Lately? and Zappa Picks (by Larry of Primus) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grey_Dad Posted August 28, 2005 Members Share Posted August 28, 2005 Over-Nite Sensation is really good - pretty accessible and very funny Shut Up and Play yer Guitar, of course GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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