SHEIK YERBOUTI

This is the album that started all! (the neo Frank Zappa) This double LP is one of the most accessible of the Zappa's albums. Catchy lead and backing vocals are omnipresent. Many songs are mellow; it seems Zappa took a break here regarding the complexity of the compositions. It is the first time that he uses so many vocals, and he will keep this style during all the mid-eighties! There is a new band's staff on this record and the sound is totally changed ! It sounds like "Joes Garage". Sometimes there are heavier songs with guitar full of distortion (BROKEN HEARTS ARE FOR ASSHOLES). There are still percussions exhibition (Wild love), and we can feel all the power of the keyboards in "Yo mama", which will become their sound trademark on the next albums, especially "Tinseltown...".