what are Frank Zappa's best albums?

[Marlowe01]

I have Hot Rats and that's a pretty good album but I'm wondering if any other albums are really worth shelling out the money for. I don't know the band all that well, so I thought I'd ask some veterans.

[sambo]

"Sheik Yerbouti" is a worthy addition to any collection.

[Denny]

Originally posted by sambo
"Sheik Yerbouti" is a worthy addition to any collection.

"Sheik Yerbouti" is a fucking HILARIOUS.

"Joe's Garage" is simply probably the best ALBUM of ALL TIME>

"Them Or US" is incredible.

"Ship Too Late To Save a Drowning Witch" is very Musically top notch.

[academic punk]

Originally posted by Denny
"Sheik Yerbouti" is a fucking HILARIOUS.

"Joe's Garage" is simply probably the best ALBUM of ALL TIME>

"Them Or US" is incredible.

"Ship Too Late To Save a Drowning Witch" is very Musically top notch.

Joe's garage is a lot of fun.

Them or Us and Ship both feature Steve Vai (the former even features "Stevie's Spanking"). Both albums have their moments, and both have some redundant filler.

Of the two, Them or Us has more stuff, but Ship is more fun.

(funnily, out of nowhere, I started humming "In France" earlier today, and I haven't listened to that song or album (T or U) in YEARS.

[ThrillsNSpills]

You are what you Is.

Tinseltown Rebellion (Oh Yeah, She was a Fine Girl)

Shiek Yerbouti and Ship Arriving , oh hell yeah

Baby Snakes on video (will steal your breath)

all 3 Joe's Garage installments

Zappa in New York won't hurt ya

[scottydabodi]

ZAPPA IN NEW YORK is fucken killer! I also dig "Shut up and Play yer Guitar"... or "You Can't do that on Stage Anymore" Volumes 1, 2, & 6. All kick ass!!

[Mezro]

If you can only own one own Joe's Garage.

Mezro...This is the CENTRAL SCRUTINIZER...it is my responsibility to enforce all the laws that haven't been passed yet...

[Denny]

Originally posted by ThrillsNSpills
You are what you Is.

Tinseltown Rebellion (Oh Yeah, She was a Fine Girl)

Shiek Yerbouti and Ship Arriving , oh hell yeah

Baby Snakes on video (will steal your breath)

all 3 Joe's Garage installments

Zappa in New York won't hurt ya

Titties and Beer

[ODShowtime]

Originally posted by Mezro
If you can only own one own Joe's Garage.

Mezro...This is the CENTRAL SCRUTINIZER...it is my responsibility to enforce all the laws that haven't been passed yet...

that is definitely a mezro album!

"don't get no jizz on the couch"

classic!

[academic punk]

"Have I Offended Anyone?" is a good compilation of his goofier stuff. "Catholic Girls" from Joe's is included, and is maybe a good starting point.

(This album doesn't really emphasize Zappa's guitar or compositional skills obviously, but if you're interested in him primarily for his humor, this might be the one)