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First time - first timer here. I share your appreciation of Frank Zappa's music. Where do you stand on Joe's Garage Act I & II? Like many I had an older sibling (a brother) who made sure I was up to date on what he and his friends were listening too and they in turn, benefitted from older siblings influencing their musical taste. Back to Frank - before Joe's Garage, I was familiar one or two of his songs - Yellow Snow comes to mind, but after listening to Joe's Garage (all 4 sides of the double album) at one sitting I was blown away. Between the lyrics and the hard driving guitars (and every other instrument some of which I'm betting he invented on the spot) it's a treat for the ears. Any road trip of more than 2 hours and into the CD player it goes. Clearly this is a question for the ages; every bit as topical as Hillary finding her thrill on Capital Hill but probably not up there with King of the Hill love it or hate it. Thanks.
