A deluxe version of Zappa's '200 Motels' fills six CDs. Also, a reissue of the 'Chelsea Walls' soundtrack, with music by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy; and Josh Caterer's latest.
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Music Reviews: Frank Zappa’s Final US Concert, plus Ashley Riley, Richard X. Heyman, Raoul Vignal, and Nefesh Mountain
A previously unreleased live set from Zappa, one of rock's most versatile and idiosyncratic performers. Also: Ashley Riley's gorgeous CD and more new releases.
Read More »Music Review: Frank Zappa – ‘ZAPPAtite: Frank Zappa’s Tastiest Tracks’
From the sonic exuberance of “Dancin’ Fool” and “Tell Me You Love Me” to the funky dissonance of “You Are What You Is” and “Joe’s Garage” to the bathroom-humor excellence of “Don’t Eat The Yellow Snow” and “Titties and Beer,” this album will give you just as much of a “taste” for Frank Zappa’s music as his son’s "Zappa Plays Zappa" did for me some eight years ago.
Read More »DVD Review: Legendary Clay Animator Bruce Bickford’s ‘CAS’L’
The award-winning animator's long-awaited clay animation extravaganza is a truly one-of-a-kind viewing experience.
Read More »Music DVD Review: Frank Zappa – ‘A Token Of His Extreme’
The brilliant eccentric's long-lost television special is finally released. It will no doubt please his fans and hopefully add a few new ones.
Read More »Music DVD Review: Frank Zappa – `A Token of His Extreme’
`A Token of His Extreme' is a memorable evening with wild man Frank Zappa and five of his best Mothers.
Read More »Music Review: Philm – Harmonic
Philm have come up with one of the most eclectic albums of the year.
Read More »DVD Review: From Straight to Bizarre – Zappa, Beefheart, Alice Cooper and LA’s Lunatic Fringe
Documentary deals with the Frank Zappa record labels
Read More »Music Review: The Tymes – So Much In Love
Seventeen classic doo-wop tracks from The Tymes.
Read More »Book Review: If You Like The Beatles by Bruce Pollock
Over 200 bands, films, and records for Beatles fans.
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