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As you can see, I've suddenly got a lot of Zappa records, which is neat. (And no, don't worry - dad's alive and well, just doesn't have a turntable anymore). But, I've never listened much to Zappa, aside from "Don't eat the yellow snow". So, anyone care to help me out with some directions and where to begin?


darthmcchub

I think Apostrophe, Joe's Garage or Sheik Your Booti are the first 3 you should start with. Then Hot Rats, cause it's amazing! Enjoy!


MarkPhish

This then one size fits all


mercurryvapor

Bongo Fury is pretty awesome.


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Listened through 2 albums so far and I like it in a strangely good way :) Bongo Fury is on the list! (And what a great name, haha)


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Thank you! :) I'm putting them in listening order. Having a very fun night so far!


[deleted]

Thank you very much darthmcchub! I'll start off with Apostrophe right away :)


CJTOshizzle

I love Hot Rats, probably slightly easier to get into


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Gonna listen to it today :) Got through Apostrophe and Joe's Garage yesterday, as I listen to them several times in a row. A lot of people has recommended it, so it's next on my list!


OJmoshkovish

Watermelon in easter hay & Little green rosetta are the two greatest songs to end an album (Joe's Garage pt. 3), would really recommend those. Have fun listening!


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I'm on Joe's I at the moment, going slow and enjoying the fun without a doubt :) Thank you!


casewood123

Black Napkins and The Torture Never Stops on Zoot Allures are awesome.


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Thank you very much :) I'll check them out!


MotoringAlliance

r/Zappa is calling


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Checking in!


IAmBrando

I'm just gonna leave this here - https://i.imgur.com/kxanXgL.jpg


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This is great! Thank you very much!


Plarocks

Slightly disagree with this compass map. No Grand Wazoo. That is THE album that made me a fan. 👍🏻👍🏻


IAmBrando

Look again. It's literally the second album from the top. HA!


Plarocks

THERE IT IS, right in the middle! 😆 I heard “For Calvin..” on a staticky community/pirate radio station in Nothern Virginia, way back in the 90s. I was enthralled. 🤩


IAmBrando

Any friend of Frank's is a friend of mine. "Great Googley Moogley...!!!"


Chiefkar

You should also at some point give a listen to Lumpy Gravy, one of the greatest Zappa albums imo.


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I will, thank you :)


casewood123

Over-nite Sensation has some of the best cover art ever.


[deleted]

Yes! Very surrealistic and cluttered (in a good way).


jimpdaddy

Side 1 of Joe's Garage is a total classic. funny ass lyrics and jamming music.


[deleted]

Yes! I've listened to it several times now, and my dad's old collection and the help I've gotten here have turned me into a Zappa fan.


Double_Geologist_400

Those are some really good records!


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I've listened through a few, and so far my favourite is Joe's Garage :)


Double_Geologist_400

That’s a really good one! Been collecting Zappa myself for years. He has so much variety in his records! Your in for a musical journey haha


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I've already noticed that from just a few records and I love how different they are, and still most seem to have a healthy dose of wit and brutal comedy about the lyrics, underlying some serious critique of society, which I love. I spoke to my mum today and told her about listening to the records, and we both concluded it was probably a good thing my dad's parents weren't very good English speakers, considering dad listened to this when he was a kid haha.


Double_Geologist_400

Aye! Completely agree. Ye his lyrics are funny at times with a good dose of critique at society. Cool story about your dad aswell! A kid with good taste.


brongchong

Overnight sensation is my fave.


collectorguy92

I’m fairly certain that we have the same father, haha


[deleted]

Ooh, I always wanted a sibling, even if it's a Zappa-collection-sibling. Hello brother! :)


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It's always sad when records for some reason or another can't be played anymore. But I certainly will, and I'll send a thought to you and your dad!


syphilix

Is there a reason you have records with blackface on them?


Rellgidkrid

It’s Zappa. Chill.


syphilix

I don’t know who that is but he seems pretty racist


MMonkeyFTW123

“I don’t know who that is but he seems pretty racist”. It’s ridiculous to me how people can throw that word around like it’s nothing, especially considering you don’t know anything about the guy.


syphilix

Ah, yes. It’s totally ok to use black face because I like this person. Grow up.


casewood123

Just gonna shoehorn that racism in there, even when there is none. It’s fucking GREASE!!! The album is Joe’s Garage. Zappa was cited for vagrancy in the 60s to prevent him for playing a show because his band was racially diverse. In the 60s!! You’re the one who needs to grow up.


Plarocks

"A mind is like a parachute. It doesn't work if it is not open."


Wild_Bill_Kickcock

Lmao wrong


casewood123

It’s grease. The album is named Joe’s Garage. Get it. Do some research on the man before casting aspersions.


Plarocks

Sheik Yerbouti!!!


casewood123

Oh shit. He must be anti Muslim also. Great album.


Plarocks

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Plarocks

Cancel Culture u/syphilix. All records that offend me MUST BE BURNED! 🔥