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Poll Question: fav era of Zappa? (music wise)
Poll Choice Votes Poll Statistics
8 [9.64%]
11 [13.25%]
4 [4.82%]
14 [16.87%]
6 [7.23%]
9 [10.84%]
5 [6.02%]
1 [1.20%]
2 [2.41%]
3 [3.61%]
1 [1.20%]
3 [3.61%]
2 [2.41%]
1 [1.20%]
0 [0.00%]
1 [1.20%]
4 [4.82%]
5 [6.02%]
2 [2.41%]
1 [1.20%]
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    Posted: November 21 2023 at 18:02
can't underestimate the man's work ethic and imagination!!
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I'll go for 72 but there's not much between this and 68/69. I also have a soft spot for the synclavier work. But of course there's good stuff all over the place.
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I like them all of course, but 68/69 is the winner.
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72 is top notch musically, but I just don't have a fav release from that period unfortunately. I would put 68/69 up there as well! 

I don't mind any of his synclavier works despite not being the biggest fan. 

I allowed multiple votes, so PA must have disallowed them or something Ermm
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honorables would be 72, OG, 79 or 81, F&E, and 88 in no particular order
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multiple votes do work!!

Just go down the list and vote the ones you love or appreciate Smile

lets see what era wins
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What I can tell here is that I'm fond of Hot Rats and Over-nite Sensation.
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I love this poll. Going to be incredibly nit-picky here. The '77 band is the same as the Hammersmith '78 line-up, whereas the Joe's Garage line-up began in late '78 and continued to into '79. Pedantic rant over. Went with '88.
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'75 Beefheart Touring Band. Amazing music during that period.
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Cast additional votes for 66/7, 72, Flo/Eddie (200 Motels is a favorite), and the synclavier stuff.
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75 Beefheart Touring Band. Smile
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Originally posted by David_D David_D wrote:


What I can tell here is that I'm fond of Hot Rats and Over-nite Sensation.
did u vote for '69 and 73?
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Originally posted by Awesoreno Awesoreno wrote:

I love this poll. Going to be incredibly nit-picky here. The '77 band is the same as the Hammersmith '78 line-up, whereas the Joe's Garage line-up began in late '78 and continued to into '79. Pedantic rant over. Went with '88.
it does get very nit-picky! My knowledge of band dynamics between the years 78-85 is very broad
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Hats off to those who said the Beefheart band! I always had a soft spot for Bongo Fury (Carolina HCE is one of my fav songs ever!) 
Nappy strong vocally, Terry a monster behind the kit, and Frank & Captain complimenting each other's weirdness! 
Glad to see it getting some love
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Originally posted by verslibre verslibre wrote:

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early fav for sure! wore it out a little
this is among many of his that you just sit back and let it play through! from the opening na na na's to the soaring Yo Mama guitars and synths
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not many Zappa folks here on PA huh?
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^One would think there would be.. but alas, im not a Zappa person either...
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I love the og Mothers 66-67 era < Lumpy Gravy < You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore (esp Vol 2)
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Hot Rats, Waka/Jawaka & Grand Wazoo are my three favorites so I went for 69 & 72

Edited by Nogbad_The_Bad - November 22 2023 at 21:03
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