For the first time I tried to use bold and italics (sp??) in my review. But, my review ended up like this:
http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_CD.asp?cd_id=5416"> RIO/Avant-Prog (Studio Album, 1972)
http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_CD.asp?cd_id=5416 - ZAPPA, FRANK "The Grand Wazoo" Review ( http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=60775 - Permanent link ) by Bj-1 Posted 8:10:35 AM EST, 12/19/2005
My first real introduction to Zappa, and it still remains one of my favorites by him. This albums is similar to Waka/Jawaka and Hot Rats , though even more jazzy and weird. Very good playing from the musicians on the album, notably from George Duke and Aynsley Dunbar.
The title track is a great 13-minute opener full of great solos. The orchestra fits very well in that song too, making this album even more interesting. (5/5)
"For Calvin" is a slower and more avant-garde tune and is the only track on this album with vocals. (4/5)
"Cletus Awreetus-Awrightus" is the shortest and most entertaining track on the album (4/5), followed by the brilliant "Eat That Question", that is easily one of my favorite Zappa tunes. (5/5)
"Blessed Relief" is a beautiful, laid-back conclusion to the album. (4.5/5)
Clocking in at 37 minutes, there are no weak songs on this album, In my opinion.
Overall rating: 4.5/5 - Highly recommended to any prog collection. Zappa fan or not.
It should be like this:
http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_CD.asp?cd_id=5416"> RIO/Avant-Prog (Studio Album, 1972) http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_CD.asp?cd_id=5416 - ZAPPA, FRANK "The Grand Wazoo" Review ( http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=60775 - Permanent link ) by Bj-1 Posted 8:10:35 AM EST, 12/19/2005
My first real introduction to Zappa, and it still remains one of my favorites by him. This albums is similar to Waka/Jawaka and Hot Rats , though even more jazzy and weird. Very good playing from the musicians on the album, notably from George Duke and Aynsley Dunbar. The title track is a great 13-minute opener full of great solos. The orchestra fits very well in that song too, making this album even more interesting. (5/5) "For Calvin" is a slower and more avant-garde tune and is the only track on this album with vocals. (4/5) "Cletus Awreetus-Awrightus" is the shortest and most entertaining track on the album (4/5), followed by the brilliant "Eat That Question", that is easily one of my favorite Zappa tunes. (5/5) "Blessed Relief" is a beautiful, laid-back conclusion to the album. (4.5/5) Clocking in at 37 minutes, there are no weak songs on this album, In my opinion. Overall rating: 4.5/5 - Highly recommended to any prog collection. Zappa fan or not.
Can anyone fix it for me?
------------- RIO/AVANT/ZEUHL - The best thing you can get with yer pants on!
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