Frank Zappa-Joe´s Garage Acts II & III (1979)

The second and third parts of Frank Zappa's satirical rock opera "Joe's Garage" showcase the American musician's extraordinary guitar skills, featuring some of his best riffs and solos, along with spectacular percussion masterfully executed by Terry Bozzio and Vinnie Colaiuta, and excellent interplay among all the musicians involved, including Patrick O'Hearn, Warren Cucurullo, Ike Willis, and Peter Wolff. While musically it displays a wide variety of styles, lyrically Zappa's sarcastic commentary and biting humor about much of American society remain ever-present. Zappa leaves his mark of genius on this album with excellent guitar performances as demonstrated in "He Used to Cut the Grass", "Keep It Greasey" or "Packard Goose", while on the other hand the reggae "Sy Borg", the exotic "Watermelon in Easter Hay" or the carefree "A Little Queen Rosetta", add a touch of color to a formidable and truly enjoyable work despite its enormous complexity.