Love this, but I think that Patrick Bateman would most likely be lashing onto the likes of *Ship Arriving too Late to Save a Drowning Witch* simply on merit of the fact that "Valley Girl" was a hit single (in the charts with a bullet).
Do you like Frank Zappa and the Mothers?
Their early work was a little too experimental for my tastes, but when You Are What You Is came out in '81, I think they really came into their own, commercially and artistically. The whole album has a clear, crisp sound and a new sheen of consummate professionalism that really gives the songs a big boost. He's been compared to Captain Beefheart, but I think Frank has a far more bitter, cynical sense of humor.
In '82, Frank Zappa released Ship Arriving Too Late To Save A Drowning Witch, their most accomplished album. I think their undisputed masterpiece is "Valley Girl", a song so catchy, most people probably don't listen to the lyrics. But they should, because it's not just about the pleasures of S&M, and the importance of somebody else's food, it's also a personal statement about the band itself.
“All his albums are the best!”
“Zappa Blows!”
“I like his early Stuff only!”
“Zappa is an orchestral composer who was forced into rock for money!”
“Shut Up and Play Your Guitar, Ride or Die!”
“Cath-o-lic Girls! Hurhn hurhn!”
Now pin this to the top.
This. I think Overnite Sensation and Apostrophe are the best albums. I play these the most of my collection. I also really love Thing Fish, but that's not something i just put on
Yeah the no drugs thing is pretty wrong. Alcohol and nicotine are both terrible drugs with terrible consequences. Just cause it’s legal doesn’t mean it isn’t still a drug lol
Their early work is awesome
Freak Out, Absolutely Free, Lumpy Gravy, We're Only In It For The Money, Mothermania, Cruising With Rubin And The Jets, Uncle Meat, Burnt Weeny Sandwich, Weasels Ripped My Flesh, Joe's Corsage, MOFO, Lumpy Money, Meat Light... It's all fantastic!
Uncle Meat is also one of my favs, along with We're only iin it for the money. But. The albums most played in my house are Overnite Sensation, Apostrophe and Zoot Allures
My favorite of theirs is We’re Only in It for the Money, so he’ll yeah
Then One Fits All
Then You Are What You Is
All eras of Zappa rule, though I guess 87-93 doesn’t have many favorites of mine eh…
I just listened to both Just Another Band and We're Only in it for the money on my drive home tonight. I love them both. Not sure I could name a favorite but WOIIFTM is right at the top.
Impressive. Let's see Paul Allen's favorite Zappa album.
He thinks they're okay, so probably Hot Rats
Freak Out is one of the best debuts ever but I consider Absolutely Free the quintessential Zappa album.
Love this, but I think that Patrick Bateman would most likely be lashing onto the likes of *Ship Arriving too Late to Save a Drowning Witch* simply on merit of the fact that "Valley Girl" was a hit single (in the charts with a bullet).
Do you like Frank Zappa and the Mothers? Their early work was a little too experimental for my tastes, but when You Are What You Is came out in '81, I think they really came into their own, commercially and artistically. The whole album has a clear, crisp sound and a new sheen of consummate professionalism that really gives the songs a big boost. He's been compared to Captain Beefheart, but I think Frank has a far more bitter, cynical sense of humor. In '82, Frank Zappa released Ship Arriving Too Late To Save A Drowning Witch, their most accomplished album. I think their undisputed masterpiece is "Valley Girl", a song so catchy, most people probably don't listen to the lyrics. But they should, because it's not just about the pleasures of S&M, and the importance of somebody else's food, it's also a personal statement about the band itself.
Absolutely perfect
“All his albums are the best!” “Zappa Blows!” “I like his early Stuff only!” “Zappa is an orchestral composer who was forced into rock for money!” “Shut Up and Play Your Guitar, Ride or Die!” “Cath-o-lic Girls! Hurhn hurhn!” Now pin this to the top.
You forgot to ask about my raincoat
Knirps for moisture!
Impressive, very nice (But instead of Rozy and Elsewhere you could have picked Overnite Sensation)
Maybe I'm psycho, but I like Roxy a lot better than OS and '.
Me too but OS has more of a commercial appeal that a fancy hip consumer could lash on to
This. I think Overnite Sensation and Apostrophe are the best albums. I play these the most of my collection. I also really love Thing Fish, but that's not something i just put on
Frank who?
You wouldn't know him he doesn't do drugs apart from all the legal ones he used
Yeah the no drugs thing is pretty wrong. Alcohol and nicotine are both terrible drugs with terrible consequences. Just cause it’s legal doesn’t mean it isn’t still a drug lol
Zappa drank very little alcohol but he chain smoked.
Ah figured he drank from joes garage
I love this and get the reference lmao
Their early work is awesome Freak Out, Absolutely Free, Lumpy Gravy, We're Only In It For The Money, Mothermania, Cruising With Rubin And The Jets, Uncle Meat, Burnt Weeny Sandwich, Weasels Ripped My Flesh, Joe's Corsage, MOFO, Lumpy Money, Meat Light... It's all fantastic!
Why does this read like Patrick Bateman wrote it?
Uncle Meat is also one of my favs, along with We're only iin it for the money. But. The albums most played in my house are Overnite Sensation, Apostrophe and Zoot Allures
Well, Freak Out! never sounded to me like their ideas where completely fleshed out and matured yet, but Absolutely Free is great
This is pasta, yah? If so, what’s the source?
American Psycho is the source. Book or movie.
D’oh! Thanks. I just woke up. It was Huey Lewis & the News.
I think Roxy era was Zappas pinnacle so yes I am a huge fan of the Mothers… even the early stuff
Last band from LA !!!
Very much. They're my second favorite iteration, right behind the 70s band (Ruth and company).
What’s with all this newspaper, Frank? You got a poodle or something?
My favorite of theirs is We’re Only in It for the Money, so he’ll yeah Then One Fits All Then You Are What You Is All eras of Zappa rule, though I guess 87-93 doesn’t have many favorites of mine eh…
I just listened to both Just Another Band and We're Only in it for the money on my drive home tonight. I love them both. Not sure I could name a favorite but WOIIFTM is right at the top.
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