Any prospective fan making their way through Zappa’s bounteous discography needs to know how to find the motherlode, but it’s not easy, writes GARY STEEL.
Tag: Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa – Zappa ’88: The Last US Show REVIEW
GARY STEEL reviews the latest release from the Zappa vaults and reveals both its strengths and weaknesses.
ZAPPA – REVIEW
Lifelong fan GARY STEEL knows a thing or two about Frank Zappa, so who better than to pass judgement on the first official documentary on the eccentric composer/guitarist.
They’re all dead
GARY STEEL marks what would have been Frank Zappa’s 80th birthday with a little musing on death and records.
Fear Of Music
In 40 YEARS IN 52 WEEKS, GARY STEEL trawls through his archives and selective memory banks to celebrate a lifetime of writing about modern music, and pens some new perspectives to mark the occasion. The subject of today’s piece: aural agony.
The Victory Of The Musical Magpie
Don’t worry, it’s the 21st Century, it’s okay to like pop music and weird shit too, writes GARY STEEL.
Rare Gems From The Vaults Reviewed
Three legendary artists reviewed, a double album, a triple album and a seven-disc box set of rare gems.
Son Of Shut Up And Play Your Guitar
Frank Zappa is dead! Long live Frank Zappa! GARY STEEL witnesses the great man’s resurrection through the musical reinvention of son Dweezil Zappa and his ‘crack’ band.