Automatic translation: A touch of rebellion surrounds the American Frank Zappa. Hearty scandals and obscenities paved his way to fame: bogeyman, charlatan or genius? (read more)

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Automatic translation: If a musician's ideas sprout more sparsely, his record company usually brings out a reappraisal of the last concert season. That's probably why Frank Zappa's new double album "Tinsel Town Rebellion" is largely a collage of live recordings. (read more)

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Automatic translation: Putting a second double album on the market within just under half a year is an achievement in itself, but it is always a sign of great productivity. (read more)

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Automatic translation: He composes orchestral notes that are difficult to access, treats his colleagues harshly and makes life as difficult as possible for himself. Frank Zappa primarily wants to entertain with his music. (read more)

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An article about classic rock albums in CD format that uses one record store, Discobox, as an eample.

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Automatic translation:
Interpretation: poor
Sound quality: good to very good
Repertoire value: insufficient
Partners such as the Synclavier DMS and the rock guitarist Steve Vai supported Frank Zappa in this unspeakable concoction, the existence of which can only be explained by the creative compulsion of a notorious workaholic. "Jazz From Hell" doesn't come from hell, but should roast in it, because the pinball-like sound gimmicks with the emotional radiation of a personal computer have neither avant-garde pacemaker qualities nor any musical nutritional value. M.I.

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Zappa in New York 40th anniversary reissue is reviewed.

Review of The Mothers 1970.