Zappa's more serious prog/jazz

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I say go with "Grand Wazoo" and "Waka / Jawaka" first, then move on to "Burnt Weeny Sandwich" and "Uncle Meat". Really all of Zappa"s output from the early years (excluding much of the Flo and Eddie era) is worth your time, but stick with the above titles for your purpose and maybe give "Over-Nite Sensation" a listen, as well as "One Size Fits All".

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Zombywoof Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 26 2009 Status: Offline Points: 1217	Posted: November 25 2011 at 21:40
	I say go with "Grand Wazoo" and "Waka / Jawaka" first, then move on to "Burnt Weeny Sandwich" and "Uncle Meat". Really all of Zappa"s output from the early years (excluding much of the Flo and Eddie era) is worth your time, but stick with the above titles for your purpose and maybe give "Over-Nite Sensation" a listen, as well as "One Size Fits All".
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Canterzeuhl Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: December 06 2011 Location: UK Status: Offline Points: 452	Posted: December 07 2011 at 04:46
	I suggest 'Jazz From Hell' mainly for 'St. Etienne' but it's a bonus if you adore the sound of the Synclavier because then you'll enjoy the rest of the tracks. Also 'Waka/Jawaka' for the title track and 'Big Swifty'. Edited by Canterzeuhl - December 07 2011 at 04:46

Wheedly-Wee Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: December 08 2011 Status: Offline Points: 2	Posted: December 08 2011 at 08:21
	Has no-one mentioned 'Hot Rats'? When I first heard it, I thought it was okay - middling as far as Zappa albums go. However, it really is one of those albums that get bets better and better with every repeated listen! Especially 'Little Umbrellas'. Also, possibly the first Zappa jazz-fusion album (unless you put 'Uncle Meat' in that category, which I don't as the latter is much more diverse than that).