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Classic Album Reviews: Frank Zappa | Zappa Picks By Larry LaLonde of Primus / By Jon Fishman of Phish

Two players influenced the the iconoclastic genius compile some of their fave cuts.

This came out in 2002 – or at least that’s when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):

 


Here’s a nifty idea: Musicians influenced by iconoclastic genius Frank Zappa get to compile their favourite tunes from his extensive catalogue. Both Primus guitarist Larry LaLonde and Phish drummer Jon Fishman focus on FZ’s more accessible ’70s fare, which kinda gives short shrift to his early Mothers of Invention gems and later flights into classical and electronics. Even so, these are a treat for Zappaphiles and neophytes alike.