APOSTROPHE (')

I think this album is absolutely overrated. The bass is absolutely loud, bottom and complex. The drums can be very elaborated. Zappa's electric solos sound are, more than usually, very gross. The tracks are unequal: some reach a REAL quintessence, like "St.Alfonzo's Pancake Breakfast" and "Father O'Blivion", while all the others are just too slow, not elaborated enough, outrageously vocals oriented and narrative: they sound like the ordinary George Duke's albums: sadly R&B at the limit!!!!!!!! This album is definitely disappointing: I never found it really interesting, except the 2 tracks mentioned above. Unfortunately, these tracks taken together barely last 4 minutes. Nevertheless, all the tracks contain interesting elements, but the overall mood is rather boring. People looking for a more accessible and simple Zappa's work will enjoy.

Rating: 3.5 stars