THE MAN FROM UTOPIA

A very underrated gem. I simply cannot understand why this album is so criticized. A short one, it´s true, but the band here is quite nice, and the tracks are even better than in the previous album. The whole work sound more experimental, and this definition in the 80´s is quite important. The band use an interesting mix o Estrada´s and Zappa´s bizzarre falsettos (including White´s nice vocals), Drums and Bass funky / new wave approaches, weird lyrics (check the frst two tracks! ) and lots of keyboards and guitars, without preciosism and "false" virtuosism. I think it sounds like a Mothers late 60´s album in the 80´s without that plastic sound, so typical in this decade. It works, it deserves some serious attention by Zappa fans an it´s far better than most of the next albums and better than some of his 81-82 efforts. Have fun, it´s guaranteed.

Ps: Check the amazing complex rhythm sessions in the first half of the album. It´s truly great for 83, and even from Zappa of this period. Thanks Estrada for the presence and weirdness, on of the the biggest points that makes this album a five star one.