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Review by UMUR published
Prog RIO/Blues

"One Size Fits All is a milestone in Frank Zappa ´s discography and a favorite of mine. The weird humour, the tightly played fusion rythms, the bluesy guitar licks and soloing, the clever vocal arrangement and funny lyrics. It´s all there to make One Size Fits All one of Zappa ´s best albums. Inca Roads is probably the the song that Zappa wrote that comes closest to the classic definition of progressive rock, but imidiately after that song ends we´re treated with the silly but extremely humorous Can´t Afford No Shoes . All songs are of high quality but the aforementioned Inca Roads, Floentine Pogen and Andy really makes my blood boil. Evelyn, A Modified Dog Always make me roll over with laughter, even after listening to the album countless times. All in all this is probably the best place to start if you´re new to Zappa . A masterpiece."

Review by UMUR published
Roxy & Elsewhere Live, 1974
Cheerful Prog RIO/Fusion

"One of the best Zappa live albums. I greatly enjoy this hilariously funny, extremely wellplayed and essential Frank Zappa album. Lots of classics on this one including Cheepnis, Penguin in Bondage, Echidna´s Arf ( Of You) and the 16:40 minute long Be-Bop Tango with audience participation and the legendary Zappa comment: "Jazz is not dead. It Just Smells Funny"."

Review by Mike published
Humorous Quirky Prog Avant Rock/Jazz

"Unlike the other YCDTOSA double albums (which are loose collections of unreleased live tracks) this is one entire concert: Helsinki, 1972. It shows Zappa and the band in perfect form, and apart from Dupree's Paradise and the Finnish song everything is very nice. A real highlight is the Village/Echidna/Don't You Ever... package, performed at much faster pace than on Roxy & Elsewhere. Especially Village of the Sun is hilarious. The whole albums is very humorous, with many funny conversations and jokes, and of course the legendary "Whipping Floss" version of Montana."

Review by Mike published
Zappa In New York Live, 1976
Flashy Quirky Prog Avant Rock

"This double live album is a great mix of humor and musicianship. Especially Cruising for Burgers and the two versions of Black Page are very dense and demanding pieces, while Titties and Beer or Punky Whips are more comedy than music. I also really like the Illinois Enema Bandit, which is the most straight forward Zappa Blues song that I know.

A very good album to get to know Zappa!"

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Releases (Newest First)
Whisky A Go Go, 1968 Live, 2024
2 Psych Exp Prog Avant RIO/Jazz
Zappa '80: Mudd Club/Munich Live, 2023
1 Prog Avant RIO
Zappa '80: Mudd Club / Munich 2023
1 Playful Quirky Prog Rock/Jazz
Funky Nothingness Compilation, 2023
4 Energetic Exp Prog Avant Rock/Jazz
Zappa/Erie Live, 2022
Roxy : The Movie Video, 2015
2 Prog Avant RIO/Jazz
Hammersmith Odeon Live, 2010
1 Playful Eclectic Exp Prog Jazz/Rock
Philly '76 Live, 2009
1 Playful Eclectic Prog Rock/Jazz
One Shot Deal Live, 2008
Live In Paris 1980 Video, 2008
Joe's Menage Live, 2008
Zappa Wazoo Live, 2007
1 Playful Eclectic Exp Non-Prog Fusion/Rock
Zappa In Barcelona Video, 2007
The Dub Room Special! Compilation, 2007
Buffalo Live, 2007
Imaginary Diseases Live, 2006
Joe's XMASage Compilation, 2005
Joe’s Domage Compilation, 2004
Joe’s Corsage Compilation, 2004
Halloween Live, 2003
Baby Snakes Video, 2003
Son Of Cheep Thrills Compilation, 1999
Cheap Thrills Compilation, 1998
Läther 1996
4 Humorous Prog Avant RIO/Classical
Civilization Phase III 1994
1 Prog Avant RIO
Ahead Of Their Time Live, 1993
2 Prog Rock
Our Man In Nirvana Live, 1992
At The Circus Live, 1992
Make A Jazz Noise Here Live, 1991
2 Weird Prog Avant Rock
As An Am Live, 1991
You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore 2 Live, 1988
3 Humorous Quirky Prog Avant Rock/Jazz
The Best Band You Never Heard In Your Life Live, 1988
2 Prog Avant RIO
Guitar 1988
Broadway The Hard Way Live, 1988
2 Humorous Prog Avant Rock
Sleep Dirt 1979
5 Lively Complex Prog Avant Rock/Jazz
Sheik Yerbouti 1979
16 Humorous Quirky Prog Avant Rock/Jazz
Joe's Garage 1979
11 Weird Virtuose Exp Prog Avant Rock
Zappa In New York Live, 1976
4 Flashy Tech Prog Avant Rock
One Size Fits All 1975
14 Humorous Tech Prog Avant Rock
Roxy & Elsewhere Live, 1974
9 Hilarious Complex Prog Avant Rock/Jazz
Apostrophe 1974
17 Weird Quirky Prog Avant Rock/Jazz
The Grand Wazoo 1973
16 Driving Tech Prog Avant Fusion/Rock
Over-Nite Sensation 1973
15 Playful Complex Funky Prog Avant Rock/Jazz
Waka / Jawaka 1972
10 Lively Quirky Exp Prog Avant Fusion/Rock
200 Motels Video, 1971
Weasels Ripped My Flesh 1970
15 Bizarre Quirky Exp Prog Avant Rock/Jazz
Uncle Meat 1969
8 Bizarre Quirky Exp Prog Avant Rock/Jazz
Hot Rats 1969
27 Playful Tech Exp Prog Avant Fusion/Rock
Burnt Weeny Sandwich 1969
6 Playful Eclectic Exp Prog Avant Fusion/Rock
We're Only in It for the Money 1968
11 Satirical Quirky Exp Prog Avant Rock/Jazz
Lumpy Gravy 1968
7 Weird Quirky Prog Avant Rock/Jazz
Absolutely Free 1967
11 Sarcastic Psych Exp Prog Avant RIO/Jazz
Freak Out 1966
13 Humorous Psych Exp Prog Avant Rock