Tag Archives: review

Double Zappa

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Balint

I’ve found that FZ albums tend to come in twos. …says Brendan in his series of album-couples on his page The Rising Storm, called Double Zappa. With nice reviews and some samples – coincidentally I was just reading about the … Continue reading →

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Hammersmith Odeon – a Review

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Balint

This is yet another great release from the Zappa family trust. Excellent material (yes, one of my favorite line ups), great sound, not as “close” as Frank used to make them, but the sound is clear and the balance between … Continue reading →

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Theydon Bois Reviews Zappa At The Roundhouse

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Over the weekend, Theydon Bois has been posting his experiences and thoughts on the Roundhouse event in this KUR thread. In fact, he did such an amazing write-up, I figured it deserves its own post. Many thanks Mr. Bois!

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Frank Zappa poltti näppinsä Suomessa

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Balint

A finnish article about the ’74 show in Helsinki: Zappa had in Helsinki, Finland two concerts on September 22, 1974 (famous Helsinki concerts, YCDTOSA vol. 2). Short concert review (“Voihan Zappa!” is on page 89). Before that on September 17 … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Carl Black: Stick Man For Ever!

Posted on September 16, 2008 by urbangraffito

I just received my copy of Jimmy Carl Black’s “Stick Man For Ever!” in the mailbox from Cafepress. Except for lacking the appropriate ID3 tags to the mp3 tracks when I uploaded the CD onto my computer, and the non-existent … Continue reading →

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One Shot Deal — Huh?

Posted on July 14, 2008 by urbangraffito

A friend finally lent me a copy of the latest ZFT release, One Shot Deal, for review the other day. Although it is always great to hear Frank Zappa, no matter what the excuse, my first reaction upon listening to … Continue reading →

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Grande Mothers Re-Invented Rock Canada Day

Posted on July 2, 2008 by urbangraffito

The Grande Mothers Re-Invented performed to an appreciative audience of about 300 at Festival Place in Sherwood Park, Alberta, on Canada Day, July 1st at 7:30 pm. They performed flawlessly for over two and a half hours with one fifteen … Continue reading →

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Jordan Zevon – Insides Out

Posted on May 15, 2008 by urbangraffito

Jordan Zevon, son of the late Warren Zevon, has just released his debut album entitled, Insides Out, from New West Records. Sure, there are bound to be comparisons with the old man. Especially with his cover of the song, “Studebaker”, … Continue reading →

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Sugar Cane’s Got The Blues — I Don’t!!!

Posted on April 29, 2008 by urbangraffito

The two CDs I ordered from the German label, Promising Music, on April 20th, arrived this afternoon. Talk about speedy delivery. I was expecting 4 to 6 weeks. I was pleasantly surprised to say the least. To start, everything they … Continue reading →

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