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Epignosis

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Posted: May 18 2010 at 14:39

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Edited by Epignosis - May 18 2010 at 14:39

https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays

Epignosis

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Posted: May 18 2010 at 14:41

J-Man wrote:

Epignosis wrote:

Finnforest wrote:

Yeah, I heard lots of Zappa back in the day, but am just starting to re-buy stuff on CD. Looking at his catalogue is a bit daunting for the pocketbook, ain't it? Smile

I've never heard a single Zappa album. I've heard plenty of tracks, but never a full album (let's just say the tracks never piqued my interest).

I wouldn't say Freak Out is a good place to start, Robert... LOL

I bought it because I had no CDs for the 8 hour drive home, and Best Buy was closed, so I was stuck at the horrifically overpriced Barnes and Noble. No way was I paying $18.99 for Sheik Yerbouti or Hot Rats. Freak Out was reasonably priced.

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Zombywoof

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Posted: May 18 2010 at 14:46

J-Man wrote:

Epignosis wrote:

Finnforest wrote:

Yeah, I heard lots of Zappa back in the day, but am just starting to re-buy stuff on CD. Looking at his catalogue is a bit daunting for the pocketbook, ain't it? Smile

I've never heard a single Zappa album. I've heard plenty of tracks, but never a full album (let's just say the tracks never piqued my interest).

I wouldn't say Freak Out is a good place to start, Robert... LOL

Apostrophe (') is an excellent place to start.

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J-Man

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Posted: May 18 2010 at 14:47

Epignosis wrote:

J-Man wrote:

Epignosis wrote:

Finnforest wrote:

Yeah, I heard lots of Zappa back in the day, but am just starting to re-buy stuff on CD. Looking at his catalogue is a bit daunting for the pocketbook, ain't it? Smile

I've never heard a single Zappa album. I've heard plenty of tracks, but never a full album (let's just say the tracks never piqued my interest).

I wouldn't say Freak Out is a good place to start, Robert... LOL

Well, in that case I guess it was worth it! LOL

You should get Over-Nite Sensation, Hot Rats, or Absolutely Free at some point, though. I think those three albums accurately represent all of the best eras of Zappa. Thumbs Up

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J-Man

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Posted: May 18 2010 at 14:49

Now starting:

Cannibal Corpse - Eaten Back to Life

I'm sure most of you would prefer not to see the artwork, so I'll post it as a URL! LOL

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Posted: May 18 2010 at 14:52

Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...

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Posted: May 18 2010 at 14:53

J-Man wrote:

Epignosis wrote:

J-Man wrote:

Epignosis wrote:

Finnforest wrote:

Yeah, I heard lots of Zappa back in the day, but am just starting to re-buy stuff on CD. Looking at his catalogue is a bit daunting for the pocketbook, ain't it? Smile

I've never heard a single Zappa album. I've heard plenty of tracks, but never a full album (let's just say the tracks never piqued my interest).

I wouldn't say Freak Out is a good place to start, Robert... LOL

Well, in that case I guess it was worth it! LOL

You should get Over-Nite Sensation, Hot Rats, or Absolutely Free at some point, though. I think those three albums accurately represent all of the best eras of Zappa. Thumbs Up

To be perfectly honest, I'm not trying to "get into" Zappa. Like I said, I just needed some music for the long trip and B&N doesn't exactly have a great selection (got some Miles Davis for $7.99 though).

Incidentally, I didn't even listen to the Zappa album in car...haven't even opened it yet. LOL

I did buy and listen to Systematic Chaos...what's wrong with folks here? That's some really good stuff.

Edited by Epignosis - May 18 2010 at 14:54

https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays

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Posted: May 18 2010 at 15:31

Epignosis wrote:

J-Man wrote:

Epignosis wrote:

J-Man wrote:

Epignosis wrote:

Finnforest wrote:

Yeah, I heard lots of Zappa back in the day, but am just starting to re-buy stuff on CD. Looking at his catalogue is a bit daunting for the pocketbook, ain't it? Smile

I've never heard a single Zappa album. I've heard plenty of tracks, but never a full album (let's just say the tracks never piqued my interest).

I wouldn't say Freak Out is a good place to start, Robert... LOL

Well, in that case I guess it was worth it! LOL

You should get Over-Nite Sensation, Hot Rats, or Absolutely Free at some point, though. I think those three albums accurately represent all of the best eras of Zappa. Thumbs Up

I did buy and listen to Systematic Chaos...what's wrong with folks here? That's some really good stuff.

About Systematic Chaos... I've been appreciating that album more lately as well. I'm considering changing my rating from a 3 to a 4, but a few songs like Prophets of War and Constant Motion have prevented me from doing so... Ermm

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J-Man

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Posted: May 18 2010 at 15:33

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Epignosis

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Posted: May 18 2010 at 15:33

J-Man wrote:

Epignosis wrote:

J-Man wrote:

Epignosis wrote:

J-Man wrote:

Epignosis wrote:

Finnforest wrote:

Yeah, I heard lots of Zappa back in the day, but am just starting to re-buy stuff on CD. Looking at his catalogue is a bit daunting for the pocketbook, ain't it? Smile

I've never heard a single Zappa album. I've heard plenty of tracks, but never a full album (let's just say the tracks never piqued my interest).

I wouldn't say Freak Out is a good place to start, Robert... LOL

Well, in that case I guess it was worth it! LOL

You should get Over-Nite Sensation, Hot Rats, or Absolutely Free at some point, though. I think those three albums accurately represent all of the best eras of Zappa. Thumbs Up

I did buy and listen to Systematic Chaos...what's wrong with folks here? That's some really good stuff.

"Constant Motion" was okay to me, but yeah, "Prophets of War" I did not like.

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J-Man

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Posted: May 18 2010 at 15:46

Epignosis wrote:

J-Man wrote:

Epignosis wrote:

J-Man wrote:

Epignosis wrote:

J-Man wrote:

Epignosis wrote:

Finnforest wrote:

Yeah, I heard lots of Zappa back in the day, but am just starting to re-buy stuff on CD. Looking at his catalogue is a bit daunting for the pocketbook, ain't it? Smile

I've never heard a single Zappa album. I've heard plenty of tracks, but never a full album (let's just say the tracks never piqued my interest).

I wouldn't say Freak Out is a good place to start, Robert... LOL

Well, in that case I guess it was worth it! LOL

You should get Over-Nite Sensation, Hot Rats, or Absolutely Free at some point, though. I think those three albums accurately represent all of the best eras of Zappa. Thumbs Up

I did buy and listen to Systematic Chaos...what's wrong with folks here? That's some really good stuff.

"Constant Motion" was okay to me, but yeah, "Prophets of War" I did not like.

That song is just awful IMO. The lyrics are horrendous, it sounds like they're trying to be Muse (who I don't like anyway), and the vocal line is incredibly annoying.

Now that I let out that rant, let's praise In The Presence of Enemies! Clap

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Posted: May 18 2010 at 15:51

the instrumental demos for 'systematic chaos' are far better than the final product.

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J-Man

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Posted: May 18 2010 at 15:53

lucas wrote:

the instrumental demos for 'systematic chaos' are far better than the final product.

Not sure I agree with that... I love LaBrie's vocals on most of the album... but they are really annoying on Prophets of War! LOL

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Posted: May 18 2010 at 15:56

Epignosis wrote:

Incidentally, I didn't even listen to the Zappa album in car...haven't even opened it yet. LOL

I guess they probably don't stock Absolutely Free because at B&N prices people probably run out of the store with it without paying. Tongue

Edited by Slartibartfast - May 18 2010 at 15:57

Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...

Rivertree

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Posted: May 18 2010 at 16:04

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Posted: May 18 2010 at 16:42

J-Man wrote:

I've had this one earmarked. Is it any good?

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Posted: May 18 2010 at 16:48

I believe this was the tour bus tape during the 1988 Zappa tour.

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Posted: May 18 2010 at 18:03

Camel- "Rain Dances"

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Posted: May 18 2010 at 19:20

One of a Kind

J-Man

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Posted: May 18 2010 at 19:34

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