[.ca] Does Humor Belong In Music

From Amazon.com:
Originally released only in Europe without permission, Does Humor Belong In Music? was reworked by Zappa and released with much more material on CD. A snapshot of Zappa's 1984 band, this live album showcases the pared-down group's energy and ability on a set of concert favorites (with a few special oddities thrown in for good measure). The opening version of the instrumental "Zoot Allures" is one of the best takes on that song released on CD, and the closing "Whippin' Post" finds Zappa trading guitar licks with his son Dweezil. Often overshadowed by some of his other touring ensembles, this group--featuring Chad Wackerman, Scott Thunes, Bobby Martin, Allan Zavod and the dual frontmen of Ike Willis and Ray White-is distinctive and talented, and their performances on songs like "Let's Move to Cleveland" and "What's New in Baltimore" are essential to any Zappa collection. --Andrew Boscardin

live from the pier in manhattan:
grea cd, i have the cd and the video plus i was at that concert wht can i say, ray white, ike willis and frank amazing just buy it and see for yourself

high quality album:
goes nicely with that great video, on this album there are completely different performances to the ones on the video.(the songs are grafted together from different shows). There is also a lot more guitar playing and also it has lets move to cleveland which has alan zavod solos. Very good album, the highlights are penguin, tinseltown rebellion, zoot allures, cleveland(frank solos awesomely here). The other songs are enjoyable; none of the versions here are definitive versions though. There's a heck of a difference between this album's 'what's new in baltimore?' and the version in stage volume5, (the miraculous 82 band. we are not worthy..i like the 82 band, correct.) But you definitely need to get this album. Pretty good value, it's over 60 minutes . Thank you

Lets Move To Cleveland's best outing!:
This is a great cd. I think FZ put it together so tight in an effort to make some good light come out of the 94 band ensemble. This particular lineup did not have the best sound, and it shows on a lot of the live recordings from the era... and considering it followed the classic lineup of 82-83, it was falling into some tough competition. But frank found some wonderful performances to bolster this great lineup. Well worth your time, and frank guitar playing is totally powerful, if not totally brilliant. There is a DVD release of this concert, but songs are missing. Still, even though it is released by EMI and has been edited as not to offend someone (C@cksuckers B@ll removed)it is still worth purchasing because the music is fun to watch and listen to. Give it a try.

Another great Zappa collection!:
What can I say, you either like Zappa or you don't. It's really hard for some people to "get" Zappa, but if you do, you will be a fan for life. This is yet another classic by Zappa with lots of his best songs. One word of advise, snatch up as many live albums as you can from Zappa. I normally do not like live albums, but when it comes to Zappa, it is very likely that you will like the live version better than the original. He, and the rest of his group, thrive off live perfomances, like Rock musicians should.

1984 band in best shape:
This cd goes a long way to rehabilitate the 1984 band, not known for its distinctive playing, as evidenced on most of YCDTOSA 3 for instance (singing is great in the 1984 band however). On this cd we get the definitive versions of Tinsel Town rebellion, Let's move to Cleveland (several versions merged into one), Whippin' post and even Trouble every day, for the great drum sound. A very good record..

• Zoot Allures
• Tinsel Town Rebellion
• Trouble Every Day
• Penguin in Bondage
• Hot Plate Heaven at the Green Hotel
• What's New in Baltimore?
• Cock-Suckers' Ball
• WPLJ
• Let's Move to Cleveland
• Whipping Post