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FRANK ZAPPA The Lost Episodes (1996 US 30-track compilation CD album by Frank featuring favourite studio rarities unreleased tracks and alternate versions The digipak picture sleeve and 52-page booklet are housed in an outer picture slipcase.The slipcase has just a few light scuff marks around the edges but the contents are mint RCD40573)
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By kaysixone
Format:Audio CD
This album will probably only be of interest to hardcore Zappaphiles, but if you happen to be one, it certainly delivers the goods. It's a largely chronological compilation of outtakes and curios from the 1950's, 60's & 70's and is rapidly becoming one of my favourite Zappa artefacts. Several conspicuous appearances by Captain Beefheart are an added bonus.
As you might expect it's an eclectic selection, which includes previously unreleased material (such as "Lil' Clanton shuffle" from the HOT RATS sessions), great alternate takes of well-known tracks (eg a sublime version of "Sharleena"), some typically off-the-wall soundbites (the "booger" stories are great!) and a few genuinely silly moments (like "Lost in a whirlpool", featuring comedy falsetto vocals from a teenage Don Van Vliet and lyrics which make rather too literal comparisons between being dumped by your girlfriend and getting flushed down the toilet)....
Frank seems to have compiled it as a personal nostalgia trip and the extensive sleevenotes, brimming with background information, make it almost autobiographical. No Zappa collection can be complete without it.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The Lost Episodes brings back to life some 30 recordings from Mr Zappa's basement. A brilliant compilation of out-takes including some bizarre , but very funny poetry from the master of the absurd Captain Beefheart. Some songs are reworkings of already released material, but are well worth hearing to see just how Zappa's compositions can be played in a variety of styles. Some of the best tracks included are: 'Run Home Slow Theme', 'Sharlena', 'The Grand Wazoo' and the amazing 'Alley Cat' which features members of The Magic Band. A must for any fan of the late-genius or indeed the amazing Captain Beefheart.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Lodestone
Format:Audio CD
As a big Zappa fan since 1967, I had to get this. I was not disappointed. Lots of bits and pieces throughout the history of Zappa, Mothers and bits of Captain Beefheart to spice things up. From doo-wop to Varese, from blues to jazz. The man was irrepressibly brilliant and will stand the test of time. Sadly, he is no longer with us but his music lives on forever.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Really really great, a packed collage of tunes prior to Zappa's MOI years, slightly spoilt by track 29 but the best ever version of "Sharleena" makes up for that.
Great little booklet, too.
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