YOU CAN'T DO THAT ON STAGE ANYMORE, VOL. 1

This collection of live material (from earlier days, all the way up to the mid 80s) will have you in stitches as often as it will head banging. Musically, it's completely up to par with Zappa's high standards, with very, very little sloppy playing. The concert is complete with recordings of the band (backstage, perhaps?) Zappa's famous audience participation, and all his guest musicians' hilarious commentary. Fortunately, though, the comedy does not overpower the music. The great balance of comedy routines, fast progressive rockers, religious rants, and instrumental interludes turns out great. This is the beginning of a great series of live albums, that really cover all of the essential periods of Zappa's work, and any fan should have this on their shelf.