Monday, April 21, 2008

The Many Frightening Works of Frank Zappa

"Without deviation from the norm, 'progress' is not possible." I found this Frank Zappa quote online some time ago. His face had been on the cover of Relix Magazine, of which I subscribe to, as well as mentioned, if not headlined, in issues of Rolling Stone. After seeing his face and reading his name so many times and in such exalted tones, it had occurred to me that I had not heard enough of Frank Zappa to really understand him as a musician. I felt obligated to investigate such a prominent figure in the jam band scene, equal to Jerry Garcia in some circles of people I'm sure. I went on a mission. I needed an album of Frank Zappa's to fully understand his musicianship and technique. I am proud to say that, through the works of The Pirate Bay, I now possess the entire Frank Zappa discography in great, low-bit mp3 format. Hooray! And I must say, you should all turn your heads towards Zappa's debut album Apostrophe'


(Author's note: On many other occasions, I may review an album. But my review of it is trivial in the scheme of all things. And for me to review an album of Frank Zappa or other artists of his stature is damn near sacrilegious.)

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