[Review] The Mothers of Invention: We’re Only In It For The Money (1968)
A smorgasbord of demented genius in snack-size bites that challenges the status quo, the counterculture and everything in between.
Category: Frank Zappa/Mothers
Frank Zappa: Hot Rats (1969)
When the croci in my mind are blooming, then Frank Zappa’s whimsical and colorful genius must be in full flower. I see you…
[Review] Jean-Luc Ponty: King Kong (1970)
The low-budget seduction of a classical/jazz violinist and an ad hoc orchestra.
The Mothers of Invention: Burnt Weeny Sandwich (1970)
[Kronomyth 8.0] The Furter Adventures of Frank.
[Review] The Mothers of Invention: Weasels Ripped My Flesh (1970)
A Frankenstein feast of tasty leftovers and live tracks from the band what brought you Lumpy Gravy, Uncle Meat and Burnt Weeny Sandwich.
[Review] Frank Zappa: Chunga’s Revenge (1970)
The beginning of the Flo & Eddie experiment, in which the pair become the witting mouthpiece for Frank.
[Review] The Mothers: Fillmore East – June 1971 (1971)
A single-disc live album featuring the humorous banter of Flo & Eddie and the mating call of the mud shark.
[Review] Frank Zappa’s 200 Motels (1971)
This probably should have come with a free bar of soap and shampoo, since you’ll need a shower after listening to it.
[Review] Frank Zappa: Waka/Jawaka (1972)
Frank gets pushed from a stage and spends months at home pushing the envelope of musical smallmindedness.
[Review] The Mothers: The Grand Wazoo (1972)
Don’t like classical jazz/rock music? Blow it out your Wazoo.
The Mothers: Over-Nite Sensation (1973)
Somehow, Frank Zappa found a way on Over-Nite Sensation to package his oddball humor and complex arrangements into a commercially palatable package. It…
[Review] Zappa/Mothers: Roxy & Elsewhere (1974)
A sensational selection of new songs recorded live on double elpee and featuring the funny and furiously fast Zappa we all love.
[Review] George Duke: Feel (1974)
A crossover of space fusion and synth funk, featuring Frank Zappa as the mysterious Obdewl’l X.
[Review] Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention: One Size Fits All (1975)
[Kronomyth 19.0] I am the author of all rims and damask piping.
Frank Zappa/Captain Beefheart/The Mothers: Bongo Fury (1975)
[Kronomyth 20.0] I’ll have the Roger Daltrey capon.